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Research & development

Innovation is right at the heart of Unilever, and our dynamic research & development environment attracts top-class scientists who enjoy working with cutting edge technology and seeing their work deliver real benefits daily.

Our research and develpoment centres located around the world help us respond fast to changing needs, tastes and trends among consumers everywhere. 

We have six principal research and development laboratories: two in the UK (Colworth House and Port Sunlight), one in the Netherlands (Vlaardingen), one in the US (Trumbull), one in China (Shanghai) and one in India (Bangalore). The job vacancies which can searched for below are only based in the these six main laboratories.

A global technology network

Our scientists and engineers in these sites work seamlessly with a network of global and regional technology centres that stretches from São Paulo, Brazil in the west, to Shanghai, China in the east. Vacancies in these technology centres can be viewed on our country sites when available. Our work with academic groups and other third-parties ensures that we are connected with the very best and most up-to-date scientific thinking. Using the synergies across research development, we define and design technology that brings vitality to life, delivering a continuous stream of innovation to our business.

Use the selection boxes below to view the global opportunities currently available.