Senior scientist

An opportunity has arisen in the Science & Technology -Biological sciences team for a qualified scientist to join at our R&D Center located in Trumbull, Connecticut, USA. The role is ideally suited to an energetic, self-motivated, resourceful research scientist with ability to work on their own initiative and with strong people and communication skills. Expertise in molecular and/or cell biology essential while experience in immunohistology is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute research experiments, perform data analysis and insight generation to support Innovation projects/activities
• Continuously develop broad knowledge in skin biology following current literature and attending scientific conference to advance research programs and capabilities and fill technology pipeline. 
• Actively evaluate new analysis and experimental methodologies and establish relevant capabilities within our program.
• Leverage the best of both academia and industry, including assessing and working with independent service providers, to support the generation of new insights and development of novel technologies.
• Document procedures and results in compliance with Electronic Notebook guidelines
• Prepare verbal and written status reports

Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• A PhD degree or master’s degree with 1+ years relevant experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline
• Expertise in molecular & cellular biology, or regenerative medicine and most preferably in skin biology.
• Prior experience with mammalian cell culture, preferably skin cells, and with standard biochemical and molecular biology techniques, including RNA isolation, qPCR, microscopy, ELISAs, and/or quantitative protein analysis.  
• Ability to design and execute experiments in cellular in vitro models, particularly skin cells, is required and highly desired in higher order models. 
• Experience with immunohistology is strongly preferred
• Aptitude for communicating complex biological to non-scientists is essential. Capable of presenting scientific results to multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated with ability to work independently and as a member of highly collaborative team

Pay: The pay range for this position is $83,200 to $124,700 . Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, 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, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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