Assistant Analytical Manager

Job Description

ABOUT UNILEVER:Be part of the world s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that strive to improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us every day. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we ll work to help you become a better you!We are looking to hire a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Analytical for Tea based in BangaloreUnilever is setting up a separate entity for its Tea business to ensure it can best achieve its potential. Its tea brands, estates and all geographies (other than India and Indonesia) will be part of the standalone entity - Tea Company.With generated revenues of 2 billion in 2019, Tea company is growing and profitable with proven potential both pre- and post-COVID-19. Tea company will be the largest Tea entity in the world and is even better positioned to lead the industry and take full advantage of the opportunities in the category, with more focus and entrepreneurship driving greater growth and value.The vision for the Tea company is to champion a tastier, healthier, more sustainable world of plant-based drinking. Purposeful thinking will be the core anchor of our business, our brands and culture, enabling simple and agile decision making, an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for our consumers.Business Context and Main Purpose of the JobThe team is responsible for innovating and creating new technologies for the global Beverages business. The team also supports global business in unlocking superior products through scientific unlocks it also leads developing and establishing new technologies through process chemistry. The main purpose of the job is to underpin mechanistic understanding on the novel processes and product by latest analytical techniques being used across food and beverages industry. The job will involve, closely working with biologists and engineers, design thinking, developing proof of principle, lab/pilot trials, developing new analytical techniques based on the need. In addition, the job requires good knowledge of chemistry with emphasis on analytical chemistry.Main Accountabilities

• New analytical techniques development
• Product Design
• Design of experiments for establishing Proof of Principle for new technologies and underpinning the science by using novel analytical tools
• Hands on experience with wet chemistry and basic instrumentation such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, UPLC, GCO, Microscopy, Mass spectroscopy etc.
• Creation of product specification.
• Identification and development of new processes routes.
• Working with 3P PTW Labs for quantitative analysis and measurements.
• Should know about principles of reaction chemistry, colloidal chemistry, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics.
• Appreciation for formulation chemistry.
• Should be willing to travel (post Covid, with all safety approvals and measures in place) for carrying out trials.
• Should have a good grasp of data analysis and presentation with larger project context in mind.
• Should adopt and promote occupational safety.
• Should feel empowered to make recommendations based on on the ground observations, judgement with data driven approach.

Key Skills/Experience/EducationRequired -

• Bachelors /master s degree in chemistry or equivalent
• Technical expertise in developing analytical techniques for product chemistry and formulation understanding with a proven track record.
• Technical expertise in digital tools is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of analytical methodology development.
• 4-6 years experience in analytical and advanced instrumentation, process/formulation chemistry, Exposure to beverages preferred
• Well versed with the R&D functional excellence requirements for a product design role
• Well versed with the new product development process and its requirement
• Should be capable of performing analytical tests on advanced instrumentation.
• Should be familiar with analytics and statistics.
• Should be well versed GC, GC MS, HPLC, UPLC, Microscopy, NMR, IR spectroscopy, Light scattering, Rheological measurements etc
• Ability to work in teams, good communication skills, good presentation skills
• Should be a team player willing to learn and work on a new thing within the foods and beverages purview.

Desired

• Should be familiar with consumer testing of new products and consumer insights
• Familiarity in clinical and claim support would be an added advantage
• Familiarity in process design would be an added advantage

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Keyskills :
new product developmentmusic makingdata analysiswet chemistryproduct designprocess designdesign thinking