Research Executive

JOB TITLE: Research Executive

FUNCTION:  Science & Technology

REPORTS TO: Senior Research Scientist

SCOPE:   Personal Care, Science and Technology, Biological Science

WORK LOCATION: Unilever R&D Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

BUSINESS CONTEXT AND MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Personal care (PC) is focused on Unmissable Brand Superiority and Making Market with Multi-Year Innovation Platforms and Excellence with Incremental turnover (iTO). Science & Technology (S&T) team is focused on big bets platforms such as Biotechnology, Microbiome, Advanced Materials, using E2E Digital to excel with savings and growth. The role of the Science and Technology (PC Biosciences Science and Technology) is to deliver breakthrough “Differentiated & Superior Technologies” to meet above PC goals, in key markets and with power brands.

The Personal Care Bioscience team is focused on generating insights and delivering new technologies for Skinification for various brands within the Personal Care Category (PC). This involves developing deep scientific understanding and capabilities in various skin biology area relevant for Unilever PC categories. A key aspect of the program is to evaluate various biological processes involved in skin functions and use the understanding to identify leads to deliver skin health and appearance benefits.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

This role will focus on acquiring and performing the following responsibilities:

• Candidate is expected to have expertise in Cell Biology, Cell culturing, Molecular Biology etc.

• Must be able to work in the laboratory to carry out “on the bench” experiments.

• Independently design, execute experiments and analyze and interpret data.

• Design, develop and validate new bioassays.

• Bring in new scientific advances with agility. Communicate scientific results through technical reports and presentations

• Interact with external partner / contract research organization in executing studies, collating data, and presenting to stakeholders.

Key R&D Interfaces:

• Global benefit platform leaders

• Patent attorney

• Academic, Institutional & external partners

Key Skills:

• M.Sc. in Life Sciences or Biochemistry or Cell Biology or Biotechnology.

• 1 to 3-year experience in Cell Biology/Animal tissue culture gained either in an industrial or academic research, post MSc degree.

• Experience in experimental design, data analysis, data validation and documentation.

• Basic appreciation of statistics and data analysis tools.

• A team player and has good communication and presentation skills.

• Interested to develop knowledge and understanding of current and emerging techniques that could be used to enhance project deliveries.

• Well organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and confident.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! 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.