Analytical Scientist

Analytical Scientist, Health & Wellbeing will be responsible for supporting the Analytical capability in the Health & Wellbeing Collective in relation to a new method assessment, method development, method verification for individual raw materials and finished goods (specifically solid dosage matrices). The role will have heavy cross functional interactions and coordination across product development team, quality, regulatory and external contract labs to ensure timely delivery of the objectives.

The role will be required to work on the global development projects in relation to analytical function - from assessing new co-manufacturer's analytical capabilities, developing and validating new analytical methods, to strengthening existing methods to ensure compliance, training & coaching. It will also require to establishing network of external partners & collaborators basis international market scenario., Participate in project teams to support with following analytical related activities:

• Identify and work collaboratively with contract laboratories to outsource activities related to analytical method development and validation for actives like botanicals and other chemical markers in complex matrices leveraging industry relevant emerging trends for new markers.


• Review method technical details and raw data for a fit-for-purpose assessment of the method.


• Design matrix or product specific method validation study using industry standard practices or guidelines.


• Interpret method validation data to draw conclusions on the method suitability. Support different calculations for product placebo preparation to sample preparation requirements basis active label claims.


• Troubleshoot analytical methods to address matrix specific challenges and lead method optimization using a systematic gap analysis approach.


• Timely implementation of key deliverable for the project


• Timely recording, reporting and interpretation of data for method development, validation & transfer related activities for new products (formats like gummies, soft-gels, capsules or powders) for Health and Wellbeing category.


• Help problem solving existing business challenges / regulatory issues. Support product investigations for Out of spec/trend results.


• Support to establish the analytical documentations. Keeping a good documentation track of all the data collected.


• Additional analytical support for on-going US and other projects as needed requirements. Design and execute analytical investigations and propose root cause analysis.


• Follow GMPs, SHE requirements and other applicable regulations.


• Ensure timely completion of all the SHE assigned trainings and to perform all daily tasks in accordance with global SHE standards and policies. Report any unsafe acts or conditions that are observed in the workplace and participate in any assigned safety related processes and activities.
  
  Bachelor's degree in chemistry/science (preferred Analytical Chemistry), Masters, PHD is preferred (7+, 5+, 3+ years respectively) of relevant industry experience in Analytical Sciences and handling botanical ingredient's assays.


• Hands-on experience with the method development and validation procedures for one or more of categories such as dietary supplements, foods, cosmetics, drug products.


• Demonstrate ability to apply scientific principles and techniques to assigned projects.


• Have working and/or hands-on knowledge and experience in techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC, ICP, spectroscopy and other analytical techniques preferably relevant to micronutrients, botanicals, and novel ingredient testing, etc.


• Thorough knowledge of standard compendial monographs such as USP, BP, EP, ICH etc. for Vitamins, Mineral, Botanical and other applicable actives.


• Strong in GMPs, good laboratory and good documentation practices.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work well with others.


• With appropriate supervision, must possess the ability to present information to a technical audience.


• Demonstrate problem-solving ability using innovative thought and good scientific judgment.


• Project Management skills and proven ability to handle multiple priorities in an ever-changing business environment.


• Must demonstrate flexibility in work hours to cover UK and US time zone, open-mindedness and diversity support overall business targets and project objectives.
  
  Established in 2018, Unilever's US-centric Health & Wellbeing business is a collective of fast-growing, science-backed companies powering a lifestyle of wellbeing designed for a lifetime of possibilities. Comprised of Liquid I.V., Nutrafol, OLLY, Onnit, SmartyPants, Welly and Equilibra (in Italy), the Health & Wellbeing Collective operates with a start-up mindset and is supporting consumers on their proactive wellbeing journey by bringing innovative products to the market.


Unilever identified Health & Wellbeing as a key growth space for the future and has built the business through a clear M&A criteria and growth strategy to €1bn+ turnover, delivering double-digit, volume-led growth quarter after quarter.

You will be part of the Global team which is responsible for launching H&W's brands across the world. This cross functional team has end to end responsibility for international expansion of the brands in a fast-paced environment. If you are excited. about the prospect of bringing disruptive brands across the world this role is for you., Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That's why our purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace'

Location

In September 2020, Unilever announced the intention to build a new sustainable campus site in Kingston, London to house the employees who currently work in 100 Victoria Embankment in Blackfriars, Lever House in Kingston and Graze in Richmond. We are creating our own Unilever sustainable, agile work environment, purposefully bringing us together in our own Unilever ecosystem. The campus is due to be completed in early 2025 and will consist of two interconnected buildings, as well as landscaped surrounding areas.

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience.