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Kimberly-Clark · 1 day ago

Senior Scientist

USA-WI-Neenah

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $131K/yr

5+ years exp

Kimberly-Clark is a global leader in consumer products, and they are seeking a Senior Scientist to provide technical expertise in material development. The role involves creating new materials, solving complex material problems, and leading the development of innovative solutions while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assess business problems and develop a technical approach to address the issue that considers time constraints, resource limitations and any operational issues

Independently take complex materials/systems and break them down into meaningfully simpler pieces to understand behavior. Establish design criteria to set development direction for absorbency, mechanical properties, and physical properties. Develop approaches and solutions to improving the fundamental knowledge of the team, including application of the work to business projects. Work with internal research teams (NA and global), vendors and other internal parties to execute solutions

Keep abreast of latest developments in material testing and analysis: statistical techniques, test methods, mathematical models. Research new techniques/methods to drive material development

Leveraging technical depth, coaching junior team members to build the department’s scientific talent in the area of material development

Provide protection to technologies, processes, materials, and products through appropriate use of internal technical reports, patents, and trade secrets

Conduct all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty to build an unimpeachable business reputation. Ensure communication of project plans and results to stakeholders, partners, customers, and other team members

Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results

Visibly demonstrate that safety is a value by following safety procedures, maintaining a safe workplace and complying with safety rules. Develop equipment, processes, materials, and products that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Actively participate in achieving organization and personal safety objectives

Qualification

Material developmentAbsorbency understandingFluid flow analysisLeadership experienceScientific analysisProject managementCollaboration skillsCreative thinkingConflict resolutionCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant major scientific or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. Relevant degrees include Physics, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Mathematics

5+ years of research experience in a variety of technical assignments with emphasis in the application of material development and absorbency understanding in the solving of business and operational issues

An understanding and ability to manipulate molecular to macro-scale factors influencing capillary fluid flow, permeability, and mechanical properties of highly porous materials

Demonstrated expertise in leadership in material problems

Advanced knowledge of scientific principles, scientific analysis, and project management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to convey complex research in a high impact manner to scientists as well as business leaders

Skills in the areas of collaboration, innovation, decisiveness, and conflict resolution are important for success as is working with blended teams consisting of employees, vendors, and consultants

Possess strong leadership skills and exhibit creative thinking to be able to come up with inventive solutions to solve scientific and business challenges

Must be able to work and lead in a team environment to meet aggressive deadlines

Willing to travel 10-20% of the time – occasional international travel possible

Preferred

Experience in multiple sectors and regions is preferred

Experience working on problems in an industrial environment is preferred, particularly in the areas of high-speed manufacturing and consumer products

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.

Company

Kimberly-Clark

Glassdoor4.0

Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.

Founded in 1872

Irving, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.careersatkc.com

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