Formulation Scientist Review
by Unilever
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.0
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Your Impressions
4.3
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Unilever
- 7. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Unilever
Overview
My role is within the Science and Technology team at Port Sunlight, focusing on hair care innovation for Unilever. Day-to-day, I work in the lab developing and testing new formulations. This involves hands-on experimentation, generating key data, analysing results using software tools, and contributing insights to support product development.
Skills
During my placement, I improved my time management to meet deadlines and deliver data efficiently. My research and analytical skills grew through using tools like Excel and JMP. I also enhanced my communication skills by presenting findings clearly to stakeholders, ensuring complex information was shared in a concise and effective way.
Responsibilities
From the start of my placement, I was trusted with the responsibility to run my own experiments. While I had full support from my managers and team, this independence encouraged me to manage my time effectively and make important project decisions, helping me grow both technically and professionally.
Support & Guidance
I received a good amount of support during my placement. The team was approachable, always willing to help, and happy to answer all my questions. They provided guidance whenever needed, which helped me learn and grow throughout the experience. It was a supportive and encouraging environment.
Culture
The company culture was friendly and welcoming. People were approachable and always happy to have a chat. The working environment was positive and supportive, making it easy to settle in. I felt comfortable raising any concerns, knowing they would be listened to and addressed professionally.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and had a great experience working here. The placement has provided a strong foundation for my career. I learned valuable skills such as time management, data analysis and effective communication. I also gained hands-on lab experience, generating and interpreting important data for innovative hair care formulations. Overall, the placement was both rewarding and enriching, and it has significantly boosted my confidence and professional development.
Yes
Be curious and don鈥檛 hesitate to ask questions鈥攑eople are always happy to help. Be adaptable and flexible, as priorities can shift quickly. Embrace learning opportunities, stay open-minded, and show enthusiasm.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Research
North West
May 2025
