Senior Scientist Analytical Chemistry

Trumbull, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 86080 - 129120

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Scientist - Analytical Chemistry (WL-1C)

Background & Purpose of the Job

Analytical Chemistry is a critical function within the Science & Technology Platform of the Beauty & Wellbeing R&D organization. The Senior Scientist will be responsible for driving analytical and measurement science capability developing and applying advanced analytical and measurement methods and ensuring the delivery of high-impact analytical solutions. This scientist will actively collaborate with formulation scientists to develop usable skin care products underpinned by robust stability sensory performance and scalability

What Youll Do
Develop validate and implement advanced analytical and measurement methods to characterize key formulation ingredients (e.g. skin bioactives) and evaluate their stability in formulations.
Design and execute experiments to investigate reaction mechanisms kinetics and critical process parameters that influence formulation performance and long-term stability.
Apply advanced analytical and measurement techniques (such as HPLC GC UV-Vis spectroscopy mass spectrometry) for method development troubleshooting and data interpretation.
Ensure the generation interpretation and reporting of high-quality analytical and measurement data to support product development and innovation.
Collaborate closely with formulation scientists to deliver consumer products with proven stability sensory attributes and scalability.
Contribute to scientific publications and intellectual property related to advancements in analytical chemistry and measurement science.
Mentor and guide junior scientists in analytical and measurement best practices fostering a culture of scientific rigor continuous learning and innovation.

What Youll Need to Succeed

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry Measurement Science Organic Chemistry Chemistry or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience (or M.S. with 6 years).
Extensive hands-on experience with measurement techniques including quantitative analysis calibration and validation of analytical instrumentation (e.g. HPLC GC UV-Vis spectroscopy mass spectrometry).
Applied organic chemistry principles to enhance analytical method development and compound characterization.
Demonstrated expertise in developing optimizing and troubleshooting measurement protocols for complex formulations and ingredients.
Proven ability to interpret report and ensure the accuracy and precision of measurement data in support of product development and innovation.
Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and ability to drive multiple analytical and measurement projects in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative and inclusive approach to teamwork Drive the advancement of analytical and measurement science capability within S&T Skin care group.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $86080 to $129120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications qualifications and education and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate they can choose from a range of benefits to include but is not limited to health insurance (including prescription drug dental and vision coverage) retirement savings benefits life insurance and disability benefits parental leave sick leave paid vacation and holidays as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC