OBJECTIVES
Support Personal Care R&D VN team in delivery of BU projects, focusing on lab- , pilot- , and factory- scale activities across formulation, processing, and packaging.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
• Assist with Lab & Pilot Plant activities
Support the formulation, processing, and packaging workstream R&D team. This will include relevant materials and equipment preparation and operation in order to successfully conduct lab- and pilot- scale trials according to proposed or established standard procedures (SOP).
• Assist with Factory trial activities
Support as needed the processing and packaging workstream R&D for main plant trials and production monitoring activities.
• Assist on product testing, data capture, and data analysis
Based on trials conducted, assistant to collect, record, and analyze data from lab- , pilot- and factory- scale trials using digital systems in place (e.g. LIMS, ELN), contributing to the understanding and improvement of new or improved products and processes.
• Lead maintenance, repair, and improvement of relevant R&D lab & pilot plant assets
Ensure that lab and pilot plant equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and documented, following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Maintain required fix asset register. Lead the identification and raising of relevant capex proposals to improve capacity and capability of R&D facilities.
• Manage inventory for materials necessary for lab & pilot plant operations
Maintain an inventory of materials, equipment parts, and cleaning supplies, ensuring that the lab and pilot plant has the necessary resources to run efficiently. Keep track of requirements and provide input into budget forecasting for lab and pilot plant supplies.
• Assist to R&D Process Champion for Safety and Compliance operation:
Ensures compliance to safety procedures and requirements to maintain a safe working environment based on local and Unilever policies for lab and pilot plant operations.
