Unilever

Technician-HairCareAppraisalLabCoordinator

$49–73k Trumbull, Connecticut, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Technician - Hair Care Appraisal Lab Coordinator at Unilever. Skills: Lab operations, Data quality, Lab management. Conduct Hair Care appraisal studies. Prepare hair tress substrates”

What You'll Achieve.

Guide R&D decision-making; Strengthen claims rigor

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in scientific field or equivalent technical experience, Experience in laboratory, appraisal, or technical testing, Capability in following detailed SOPs, Proficiency in digital data systems, documentation, and lab instrumentation, Excellent organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

Experience within Hair Care or Beauty Care

What You'll Do.

Conduct Hair Care appraisal studies

Prepare hair tress substrates

Maintain appraisal protocols

Ensure technical data accuracy

Support data integration into digital systems

Partner to interpret technical output

Maintain equipment calibration

Oversee inventory of lab consumables

Maintain inventory of hair tresses

Purchase new supplies

Work closely with R&D

Align testing approaches

Provide technical clarity to Marketing

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

R&D; Claims; Consumer Technical Insights; Applied Measurement Science; Marketing; Project teams

Communication Scope

Technical clarity

Process & Methodology

Prioritization

Full Job Description

**Role Purpose** The Hair Care Appraisal Lab Coordinator supports the end‑to‑end execution of Hair Care technical assessments, used for product development, marketing activation, and claims substantiation. This role ensures high‑quality, consistent, and digitally integrated appraisal data, to guide R&D decision‑making and strengthen claims rigor across the Hair Care program. **Key Responsibilities** **Technical Testing & Lab Operations** * Conduct Hair Care appraisal studies following established SOPs for in-lab technical assessments. (e.g., wet feel, dry feel, manageability, hold, breakage, shine) to enable robust, reproducible technical readouts. * Prepare hair tress substrates, using treatment protocols, and controlled testing environments aligned to study requirements. * Maintain and continuously improve appraisal protocols, ensuring alignment with regulatory and claims standards, while refining methodologies based on evolving Hair Care needs. **Data Quality, Analysis & Digital Integration** * Ensure all technical data meets accuracy, reproducibility, and traceability standards, maintaining complete documentation of study design, execution steps, and raw data capture. * Support the integration of appraisal data into digital systems, enhancing accessibility, automation, and reporting consistency. * Partner with internal stakeholders to interpret technical output and enable claims‑ready insights. **Lab & Equipment Management** * Maintain equipment calibration, upkeep, and readiness for technical testing. * Manage lab workflows, scheduling, and sample throughput to ensure efficient and timely study execution. * Oversee inventory of lab consumables and ensure compliant handling, tracking, and storage of materials. This includes maintaining inventory of hair tresses and purchasing new supplies as needed. ​**Cross** ‑**Functional Collaboration** * Work closely with R&D, Claims, Consumer Technical Insights, and Applied Measurement Science partners to align testing appr

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