Senior Scientist, Materials

Kimberly-Clark

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. The Global Research & Development’s Wipes Dream Team (part of the Product Steward Team) is seeking an experienced scientist/engineer for material and process development in Roswell, Georgia. The scientist for this role will provide technical leadership to develop materials and processes in support of our Global Wipes business. Candidates should have experience across developing coform and, ideally, other wipes basesheet technologies (such as, spunlace, wetlaid, airlaid, or other similar technologies) and will have a demonstrated ability to effectively interface with a broad range of global team members, customers, and manufacturing. The selected candidate will need to have strong leadership and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively interface with a broad range of team members, global customers, and manufacturing partners. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (preferably a Masters or advanced degree) in a related major scientific or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university; and 5+ years of experience in a variety of technical assignments in a professional R&D.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to successfully lead and complete commercialization projects within required timeframes.
• Adept knowledge and background in coform materials and technology and a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process or product related initiatives.
• Experience working with global customers in person and remotely.

Nice To Haves

• A preferred candidate has strong experience in polymer processing, especially with bioresin process development.
• Practical experience leading projects, working with internal customers and external vendors is also a strong preference.

Responsibilities

• Lead material and process development projects / programs for wipes basesheet materials, specifically coform and plastic-free/sustainable basesheet processes, in support of K-C’s Global Wipes Business. Scope ranges from early front-end innovation through development and commercialization.
• Plan and carry out project responsibilities with limited assistance and direction.
• Seek, recognize, define, and solve problems to achieve unit objectives.
• Identify complex technical issues to determine root cause, develop and recommend solutions.
• Deliver on key material and process innovation, development, commercialization, and customer programs, globally.
• Communicate and document project plans and results to key customers.
• Provide functional guidance and leadership in the development, and ongoing optimization of nonwoven materials and processes.
• Provide protection to technologies, processes, materials, and products through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.
• Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an effective implementer of research principles, scientific analysis, and project management.
• Be flexible on work hours to support global customers.

Benefits

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
• Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees