Data Scientist

JOB TITLE: Data Scientist

JOB FUNCTION: R&D

SCOPE: Global

WORK LOCATION: Unilever Research India – R&D Bangalore, Whitefield

About Unilever

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Category Or Function Introduction

HomeCare is a global business with leading household cleaning and laundry brands such as OMO, Sunlight and Comfort. Our aim is to offer products that are unmissably superior, sustainable and great value.

We are organised to deliver growth and margin across three core categories: Fabric Cleaning, Fabric Enhancer, and Home & Hygiene. We have a portfolio of strong global brands, and a global geographical footprint.

Our strength is in emerging markets where we lead the industry through market development.

Within R&D, our team of world-leading scientists, researchers and professionals creates innovations that drive growth for our business and deliver positive impacts for people, society and our planet.

For more than 100 years, we have been using our differentiated science and technology to create the superior products and experiences our consumers love.

Job Purpose

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. If you are passionate about leveraging data analytics power to drive consumer insights and developing modelling capabilities to empower our scientists for innovating superior products, then this role is just for you!

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

• Analyse complex data sets using a diverse set of machine learning techniques. Build UI solutions to deploy these solutions for the end users.
• Develop data analysis and visualization solutions to generate faster insights, thereby helping business team to make informed decision.
• Execute data modeling projects working together with project SMEs; manage stakeholder expectations.
• Support and manage activities and expectation on data capture and data quality. Ensure data quality compliance with R&D Data Governance standards
• Translate business needs into technical specifications, especially for R&D lab and experimental data.
  
  

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths, Computer science, Data Science, Statistics.)
• Minimum 2-4 years of working experience in the field of Data science. Experience in data processing / handling, insight building and digital solutions.
• Should have working experience in the field of Power BI and/ Python dash.
• Having knowledge of experimental data capture systems like LIMS will is plus.
• Having python/dash/flask application development skills is plus.
  
  

• Expert knowledge in Excel, Power BI. Experience in large data management.
• Good to moderate knowledge of scripting and standard modeling practices of developing ML models using Python.
• Good to moderate knowledge in interface designing with an ability to understand user’s requirements and develop a mock-up UI wireframe.
• Working experience with modelling software such as JMP and DOE are an added advantage.
  
  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• A good team player with ability to work successfully across multiple business units and formats, effectively collaborate with global teams across time-zone.
• Energize by delivering fantastic results and be an example to others – with both results and resilience.
• Responsible for own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. Must focus on the Consumer and what they need.