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Sustainable Flexible Packaging Material Scientist
Sector: Science and Pharmaceutical
Role: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.
Job Title: Sustainable Flexible Packaging Material Scientist
Location: Port Sunlight R&D
Work-Level: RH3
CATEGORY/FUNCTION/TEAM INTRODUCTION
Unilever is committed to creating a waste-free world through its ambitious Packaging Strategy. We are re-inventing our product packaging and materials to craft the sustainability journey towards our ambition of a circular, waste-free, and net-zero future. To achieve these goals, we need completely new packaging materials and technologies that are yet to be discovered. Our industry-leading material science programme strives to change our industry for good, transforming the traditional packaging sector into a next-generation technical industry where entrepreneurial passion meets science-backed innovations.
We are looking for a creative, dedicated, and ambitious individual with an innovative mindset who shares our passion for the challenge. The One Packaging R&D Centre aims to create a waste-free, net-zero packaging portfolio through a world-class packaging materials capability with strong partnerships and ecosystems. The Centre will enable and accelerate the creation of novel packaging solutions to help meet Unilever's packaging ambitions and completely revolutionize our packaging with a particular focus on our flexibles portfolio.
JOB PURPOSE
As part of our world-class 'Future Flexible Packaging Technologies' team, you will play a key role in the fibre-based flexible packaging program, delivering new technologies and insights that will support the delivery of affordable superior sustainable solutions across Unilever's flexible packaging portfolio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop and validate disruptive sustainable packaging material technologies through data-driven new insights and understanding in relation to the action standards set for our flexible packaging portfolio.
2. Generate and validate hypotheses and make timely next steps recommendations to the R&D leaders across the programme.
3. Work both independently and as part of a wider team to plan and execute your own work activities against key programme deliverables and milestones.
4. Work within the team to leverage the external world, liaising with existing and potentially new ecosystem partners in the development of future sustainable packaging materials, whilst developing and maintaining strong links across the multi-disciplinary project teams within the wider R&D community.
5. Work with digital experts, learn and apply in silico tools to drive predictive modelling for new materials selection and optimisation.
6. Generate and report robust data packages to support IP and claim generation.
ALL ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone that shares our passion for innovation, applied material science, and sustainability, and the drive to take our packaging portfolio to the next level. Our Packaging strategy is not just about understanding and developing new materials - it's about making smart decisions on how, when, and where to use them. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary project team ethos where everybody contributes to achieving the same goal.
Technical Qualifications and Experience
1. A higher-education qualification (BSc or MSc) in Materials, Polymer Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Paper Sciences or a closely related discipline which can be applied to the material challenges posed by eliminating plastics from our packaging.
2. Experience in materials development, measurement and/or characterisation.
3. Experience of working in industrial research is desirable but not essential.
4. Proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills and an ability to interpret data to pull out key insights.
5. Proven ability to generate and develop innovative approaches to solve problems or tackle opportunities.
6. Ability to work in multidisciplinary projects and teams. Work effectively with Industrial partners and academic institutions. Evidence of ability to develop strong networks to enable delivery.
7. Excellent presentation and communication skills with an ability to bring technologies and innovations to life in a clear and engaging way.
Key UL Behaviours
1. Growth Mindset.
2. Transformational mindset.
3. Challenges the status-quo.
4. Bias for Action.
5. Accountability and Responsibility.
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.
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.
Company
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