Unilever Home Care GDC R&D Associate Job in Mumbai | Chemistry jobs Mumbai
Unilever is hiring a Global Fabric Cleaning Powders GDC R&D Associate for its Home Care Research & Development team in Mumbai. This R&D Associate Job role is designed for professionals passionate about innovation, sustainability, and product superiority in the home care segment. Join Unilever’s mission to enhance consumer experiences and drive growth through eco-efficient and superior product formulations. Explore more in Chemistry jobs Mumbai.
Job Details
Position: Global Fabric Cleaning Powders GDC R&D Associate
Department: Home Care (R&D)
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Job ID: R-1165673
Category: Research & Development
Date Posted: 10/08/2025
Business Context:
Fabric Cleaning Powders is Unilever’s largest format in Home Care by volume and turnover. This R&D Associate Job role focus is to expand market share in key growth areas through product superiority and innovation. Unilever aims to achieve cost efficiency, sustainability, and performance through eco-design and material optimization — all while maintaining product excellence.
Job Purpose:
The R&D Associate Job role involves R&D Associate which support Unilever’s global fabric cleaning powders team by developing, validating, and optimizing innovative product formulations. The R&D Associate Job role includes screening and scaling up prototypes, ensuring chemical and physical consistency, and collaborating with internal and
About the Company
Unilever is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, serving billions of customers worldwide with trusted brands. In Home Care, Unilever focuses on sustainable innovation and product excellence. The company’s culture promotes creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and environmental responsibility.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Master’s in Chemistry from a reputed institute.
- Preferably 2 years of relevant industrial experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and validate product prototypes for performance, cost, and GHG footprint.
- Maintain consistency in prototype formulation and ensure stability during storage.
- Collaborate with multiple R&D and business units for appraisal, claims, safety, and process validation.
- Accelerate development through digital tools and data modeling to enhance efficiency.
- Explore more in Unilever R&D jobs.
Skills Required
- Curiosity and strong scientific aptitude in formulation chemistry.
- Resilience and focus under challenging conditions.
- Knowledge of surfactant science preferred.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (JMP/BI/Excel).
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply directly through Unilever R&D jobs and Unilever’s official career portal. Please verify that all offers come from Unilever’s official Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to avoid fraudulent sources.
