Lead Process Scientist at Kimberly-Clark

Lead Process ScientistJob DescriptionYoure not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were 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 youll bring your professional expertise talent and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic ground-breaking this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.In this role you will:We are currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Materials Scientist to join the Sustainability Moonshot & Breakthrough Materials Team focused on the development of emerging biomaterial nonwovens to drive innovative solutions for the Kimberly-Clark Personal Care portfolio. Specifically this role will devote time supporting establishing nonwoven process parameters and specifications to enable the manufacturing of novel biomaterials supporting Baby & Child Care products. This role will be located in Roswell GA reporting to the Director of Sustainability Moonshot & Breakthrough Materials.The role is critical to maintaining our leadership position in the Personal Care categories. The incumbent will be a key contributor working cross-functionally to ensure processes materials and products meet established brand standards and regulatory and quality guidelines. This position requires an individual who thrives in an innovative and emerging manufacturing environment and brings forward subject matter expertise to nonwovens processing at pilot scale with capability to direct scale-up opportunities. Responsibilities include:Working closely with Materials SMEs to identify novel biomaterials for nonwoven applicationsDriving biomaterial processing trials to meet or create specifications to meet product performance requirementsPartnering with Category & Product leaders to establish product specification requirementsDocumenting learning reporting learning to stakeholders and establishing new intellectual assets from work (e.g. invention disclosures patents etc.)The incumbent must be able to:Work effectively with cross-functional teams such as category materials operations quality product safety regulatory and manufacturing teams Plan and carry out project responsibilities with limited assistance and directionCommunicate and document project plans and results to key stakeholdersDevelop robust timelines budgets and resource forecastsSupporting qualification or commercialization activities for formulated productsAbout UsHuggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the fact millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.At Kimberly-Clark youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.Led by Purpose. Driven by You.About YouYou perform at the highest level possible and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability inclusion wellbeing and career development.You love what you do especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark were constantly exploring new ideas on how when and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team youll 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 youll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety mutual respect and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications:Basic QualificationsBachelors degree or higher in engineering or materials science discipline from an accredited college or university.5 years of experience in a variety of technical assignments.2 years of experience in the nonwoven processing roles with manufacturing/scale up exposure.Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes.A track record of strong project leadership capabilities and communication/stakeholder management skills.Strong understanding of regulated and formulated product qualification and validation process with external contract manufacturers.Preferred QualificationsStrong knowledge and background in nonwoven manufacturing processes is desired.Strong knowledge and experience in personal care products particularly baby wipes is desired.Demonstrated ability to solve business challenges and to partner with internal or external manufacturing facilities.Familiarity with product development processes (e.g. stage gate rapid learning cycles). Experience working cross-functionally with business unit marketing and manufacturing.Understanding Kimberly-Clark products procedures and processes.General knowledge and practice of project management and stakeholder management skills.Total BenefitsHere are just a few of the benefits youd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview see .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.To Be ConsideredClick the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.In the meantime please check out the careers website.And finally the fine print.For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world which is why seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position.Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening background check and DMV check.Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clarks applicable mobility benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clarks sole discretion.#LI-HybridGrade 10 grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/countrySalary Range:USDAt Kimberly-Clark pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve thrive and grow. 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. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as location role skills performance and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.Primary LocationRoswell Building 300Additional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1