Unilever is hiring “Scientist - Dove Deodorants” in Trumbull
Function: Research & Development
Reports to: R&D Associate Director Dove Deodorants NA Lead
Location: Trumbull -40 Merritt Blvd
Terms & Conditions: Full Time – 100% at Office
WHO ARE WE?
Do you want to be part of a company that makes a difference around the world? At Unilever, we have a clear purpose—to make sustainable living the norm. Through our 400 brands, which reach 2.5 billion people every day, our goal is to create a positive social impact both globally and locally.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This position sits within the Dove Personal Care R&D team in Trumbull and is responsible for formulation development under the Dove Deodorant Core and Premium segments, including Clinical, Whole Body and Clean Beauty. You’ll develop and integrate new breakthrough technology into the future innovation pipeline, working with internal R&D teams, Marketing, CTI/Claims, Procurement, Supply Chain, external suppliers and global counterparts to bring together insights, technology and claims in exciting products relevant to the NA market.
Why This Role Matters
This opportunity combines future technology and entrepreneurial partnerships to deliver strategically important category thrusts, with high visibility to the business and the chance to shape the future of Personal Care.
What You’ll Do
- Own formulation, stability, safety and performance testing, processing, specifications and regulatory, compliance and patents, acting as R&D partner to brand teams in scoping and launching products.
- Deliver products against technical briefs, ensuring Formulation, Process, Packaging and Quality Assurance specifications are correct and on time.
- Work with internal R&D teams to translate technology roadmaps into insightful innovations that win in the marketplace.
- Build productive relationships with partners including Process Engineering, Packaging, CTI & Claims, Specifications, Safety, Brand Teams, Supply Chain, 3P manufacturers and RM suppliers.
- Have a high technical understanding of Cosmetic formulations, Aerosol and OTC experience preferred.
- Ensure products deliver a delightful, top-quality consumer experience, with all development and qualification processes properly executed.
Who You Are
- A dot connector who builds strong cross-functional relationships and finds new ways to reach goals with less resource, money and time, taking calculated risks.
- A winner who has fun doing it: passionate about success, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects.
- A storyteller who turns product attributes into meaningful visualizations and demos that make our technologies stand out vs. competitors and communicates them to audiences of varying technical backgrounds.
What You’ll Bring (Must-Haves)
- Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree required; Chemical Engineering or Chemistry preferred.
- Experience in technical development, specializing in cosmetic product formulation.
- Working knowledge of ingredients, formulation, process, and product design principles.
- Strong, proven technology and/or project deliveries to market.
- Project and time management skills to coordinate multiple workstreams and innovation timelines.
- Working knowledge of root-cause analysis and problem-solving techniques for existing and new products.
- Willingness to work in a hybrid role, including a pilot plant setting.
- Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
- Proficiency in SAP PLM, Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and JMP analysis.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- A fundamental understanding of deodorant category formulation and processing principles.
- A hands-on approach to laboratory scale-up activities.
- Ability to translate product benefits into consumer-relevant visualizations and demonstrations.
- A safe, disciplined way of working, with strong communication and team skills.
Pay: The pay range for this position is $71,400 to $81,000. 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree
- Chemical Engineering or Chemistry background
- Experience in technical development specializing in cosmetic product formulation
- Working knowledge of ingredients, formulation, process, and product design principles
- Proven technology and/or project deliveries to market
- Project and time management skills for multiple workstreams and innovation timelines
- Working knowledge of root-cause analysis and problem-solving techniques
- Willingness to work in a pilot plant setting
- Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and influencing skills
- Proficiency in SAP PLM, Microsoft Office, and JMP analysis
- Technical understanding of cosmetic formulations
- Aerosol and OTC experience
- Understanding of deodorant formulation and processing principles
- Hands-on laboratory scale-up experience
- Ability to translate product benefits into consumer-relevant visualizations and demonstrations
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
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What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
