Material Chemist Odour Control – at Unilever in Bangalore, Apply Now!
Are you a chemist with a passion for innovation and fresh solutions? Unilever R&D in Bangalore is hiring a Material Chemist in Odour Control to help revolutionize personal care products. If you’re skilled in organometallic or material chemistry, and eager to explore volatiles, chelation, and digital chemistry tools, this role offers a unique chance to shape the future of freshness in beauty and wellness. Be part of a global team driving clean beauty and superior product experiences!
JOB TITLE: Material Chemist Odour Control
JOB FUNCTION: Science & Technology
REPORTS TO: Research Scientist
SCOPE: PC
WORK LOCATION: Unilever R&D Bangalore
Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job:
Personal Care (PC) business is committed to addressing consumer needs and delivering clean beauty products with reduced environmental impact. The role of the Science and Technology (S&T-PC-Physical science) team is to develop innovative technologies that align with PC goals globally.
Main Accountabilities for Material Chemist Odour Control :
- Develop In vitro capabilities & Technology pipeline to deliver consumer benefit of superior perceivable freshness benefit.
- Build mechanistic insights for active performance via understanding of chelation/ organo metallic binding, adsorption and characterize efficacy.
- Drive Design of Experiments to strengthen expertise area through proof of science.
- Build, learn and apply skills in cheminformatics skill to led technology funnel.
- Build IP funnel for differentiated & exclusive consumer benefits as Material Chemist.
- Delivers effective reporting of scientific data, including peer-reviewed publications
- Communicate and work closely with global team to incorporate new technologies into product
- Apply Growth Mind set through speed & teamwork
Key Skills
- General Chemistry (preferred organometallic/inorganic chemistry)
- Experience in volatile organic compounds screening
- Basic appreciation and knowledge in cheminformatics preferred for Material Chemist.
- Be pro-active and self-motivated to engage with project leaders and team members.
- Be creative. Have team spirit, strong responsibility and clear logistic thinking.
Relevant Experience for Material Chemist Odour Control:
- M.Sc. in Organic / Physical Chemistry/Inorganic or Material Chemistry
- Hands on experience in synthesis and characterization on organic/inorganic complexes.
- Experience computational chemistry, quantum mechanics & DFT preferred for Material Chemist.
Standard of Leadership:
- Purpose & Service.
- Personal Mastery.
- Agility.
Keywords: Unilever, Material Chemist, Odour Control, Science & Technology, Research Scientist, Personal Care, R&D, Bangalore
