Senior Technologist - Ingredients & Formulation

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.

• Job Title: Senior Technologist - Ingredients & Formulation
• Location: Colworth Science Park
• Work-Level: 1D

The job holder will be a member of the Ingredients & Formulation (I&F) Team within RD&I Ice Cream based at Colworth Science Park. The I&F team focuses on our ingredient portfolio, formulation & microstructure design and novel ingredient & component led innovation, understanding ingredients and their interactions to yield differentiated superior quality products.  
 

Job Purpose

The role will involve conducting experimental programmes at both laboratory and pilot plant scale, within one or more of the I&F strategic workstreams. It will also include an element of specification management for parts of our ingredients portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with multidisciplinary team to deliver agreed work plans in the laboratory and the pilot plant, to develop novel technology solutions.
• Planning own time in order to meet objectives and maximise efficiency
• Develop internal and external networks and build awareness of state-of-the-art knowledge within relevant fields
• Characterisation of products through a range of measurement techniques
• Translating those characterisations into physical and chemical properties within our specifications.
• Evaluation of laboratory and pilot scale processes for the production of food materials.Development of demos & prototypes to demonstrate relevant technology benefits
• Safety, including curatorship of equipment, writing SOPs, COHS etc.
• Recording experimental objectives, methods, results and conclusions accurately and report writing.
• Provision of recommendations to key stakeholders based on findings.

All About You

• Basic knowledge of product characterisation and ingredient functionality
• Basic formulation knowledge for ice cream, sauces, chocolate and bakery products
• Food Safety Awareness to uphold the highest standards when managing ingredients
• Ideally practical experience of making ice cream, sauces and chocolate at the pilot plant scale and experience of solving scale up challenges
• Good analytical skills to write up results and draw conclusions
• Knowledge of Product Life cycle systems and tools to manage ingredient specifications or willingness to learn.
• A self-starter and with strong proactivity and bias for action
• Flexibility, a willingness to step into new science areas as needed, and the ability to learn quickly on the job
• Evidence of ability to gather and synthesize information to scope new areas as required
• Organisation skills to independently manage time on projects and adhere to timelines
• Good communication skills
• Team player willing to help other team members and a proactive member of the wider I&F team
• Desirable degree or equivalent in food science, chemistry, biology or related science.

Key Behaviors

• Curiosity
• Innovative
• Adaptability
• Personal Drive
• Focus
• Forward thinking

Notes

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.   

Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Ian Miles on ian.miles@unilever.com  

What We Offer

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 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 embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).

Relocation to the UK 

Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.