Laboratory Chemist (Fixed Term Contract)

ABOUT UNILEVER

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that

will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

The Laboratory Chemist acts as the overall in-charge of commissioning all laboratory instruments under QA and making sure that these instruments are always ready to be used for production needs. Performs and oversees complex instrumental analyses such as but not limited to NIR, FTIR, HPLC and UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The Laboratory Chemist will also have to validate different analytical methods that are applicable to the needs of the production and will work hand in hand with Quality personnel to ensure that all products of Unilever-BWPC are of the highest quality.

This role works with limited supervision. The Laboratory Chemist will make sure that Critical Control Points and Quality Control Points are being followed. Laboratory Chemist must also know how to recommend the most appropriate test methods as issues arise, including decision to pursue non-standard testing if necessary.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Graduate of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry

• Preferably Licensed Chemist or Chemical Technician  

• Good people handling, coaching, and leadership skills

• Problem solving and data analysis skills

• Presentation skills (well versed in MS Office and Power Apps)

• Reading, comprehension, and communication skills

• Working knowledge in BRC, QMS

• Manufacturing experience in FMCG

We highly encourage applicants to exclude information on age, gender, and school/s in view of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Unilever assesses candidates based on skills, performance, experience, and leadership.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.