Unilever · 1 day ago
Sr. Analytical Scientist
Trumbull, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $133K/yr
5+ years expUnilever is a global company focused on wellbeing, and they are seeking a Senior Analytical Scientist to lead analytical workstreams within their Wellbeing Collective business. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of analytical objectives, method development, validation, and troubleshooting for various products.
Food and BeverageConsumer GoodsWellnessManufacturingConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Collaborate with operating companies to support with following analytical method related workstreams to:
Collaborate with contract laboratories to outsource analytical method development and validation activities for active ingredients such as botanicals and chemical markers in complex matrices, leveraging industry trends to identify new markers
Develop protocols or scopes of work for method development, validation, verification, and troubleshooting, ensuring alignment with industry and Wellbeing Business Category (WBC) standards and guidelines as necessary for matrix optimization
Review relevant formulation inputs and apply validated scientific methodologies across all phases of the study
Oversee the life cycle and operational aspects of analytical methods, including logistics, study initiation, sample management, testing, data analysis, reporting, invoicing, study closure, and sample disposal
Analyze method validation data to inform conclusions, address matrix-specific challenges through troubleshooting, and lead method optimization using systematic gap analysis
Design and conduct analytical investigations, providing root cause analysis as needed
Support calculations for product formulation, specifications, and research and development requirements
Facilitate analysis of FP, in-process and raw material samples for various products and matrices, including investigational support
Ensure timely execution of key project deliverables, and accurate recording, reporting, and interpretation of data related to method development, validation, and transfer for new products—such as gummies, soft gels, capsules, powders, tablets, or liquids—within the Wellbeing category
Assist in resolving analytical challenges within the business, supporting investigations of out-of-specification or trending results as required. Maintain comprehensive documentation of all collected data, establishing and adhering to analytical documentation practices
When needed support for Stability study workflows along with formulators or basis different projects requirements
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) requirements, and all applicable regulations. Complete assigned SHE is training in a timely manner, perform daily tasks according to global SHE policies, report any observed unsafe acts or conditions, and participate in designated safety-related processes and activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline (with emphasis on Analytical Chemistry preferred); advanced degrees such as a master's or PhD are desirable
A minimum of 10, 8, or 5 years of relevant industry experience in Analytical Sciences is required for Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD holders, respectively
Extensive hands-on experience in method development and validation procedures across categories including dietary supplements, foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products
Proven ability to apply scientific principles and methodologies to complex projects, including analytical root cause analysis for product stability
Demonstrated expertise and practical knowledge in analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC, ICP, spectroscopy, and other relevant techniques, particularly with respect to micro/macro-nutrients, contaminants, botanicals, novel ingredient, micro, probiotic and more
Comprehensive understanding of standard compendial monographs, including USP, BP, EP, ICH, ISO, FASSI, IP, and AOAC etc
Strong adherence to GMPs, good laboratory practices, and meticulous documentation standards
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work well with others
With appropriate supervision, must possess the ability to present information to a technical audience
Demonstrate problem-solving ability using innovative thought and good scientific judgment
Project Management skills and proven ability to handle multiple priorities in an ever-changing business environment
Must demonstrate flexibility in work hours to cover India/US time zones, open-mindedness and diversity support overall business targets and project objectives
Preferred
Working experience in Food, Beverage, Health Supplements products including product development/sensory understanding
Good understanding of the Functional food and Wellness category
Good understanding of nutrition science, product specifications, nutritional Fact standards with core requirements of the subject matter expertise
Benefits
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
Access to numerous voluntary benefits
Company
Unilever
Unilever produces and supplies food, home care, beauty, and personal care products for daily consumer use.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.9MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-25Grant· $20.9M
1939-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Fernando Fernandez
Chief Executive Officer
Anuradha Razdan
CHRO Beauty & Wellbeing and Global Inclusion Officer, Unilever Plc (London, UK)
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