Senior Formulations Scientist
Senior Formulations Scientist
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$ 105750 - 130650
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Job Description
Job Description
Youre 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 groundbreaking brands. In this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
In this role you will:
Provide formulation expertise and leadership for commercializing and maintaining formulations for North America and global wet wipes. This role resides within the KCNA Innovation Capabilities organization and will primarily be focused on supporting North American wet wipe product development and manufacturing. The role will partner closely and work crossfunctionally with KCNA R&E Global Quality Procurement Maumelle and Beech Island. Leads moderate to large projects and carries out accountabilities with a collaborative mindset ensuring visibility of progress/results to all key stakeholders.
About Us
Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. KimberlyClark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the world. In fact millions of people use KimberlyClark products every day. We know these amazing KimberlyClark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.
At KimberlyClark 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 KimberlyClark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You 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 KimberlyClark 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:
- Leads the scaleup commercialization and maintenance of formulations used to produce wet wipe products that meet consumer quality regulatory and compliance needs.
- Closely partners with Personal Care and Family Care R&E product development teams to ensure work meets project needs. Builds strong relationships with business partners to understand priorities and coordinate support.
- Partners with Global KCNA and Mill Quality teams supporting wet wipes manufacturing. Maintains visibility of manufacturing performance and helps troubleshoot and address formulationrelated issues. Manages specifications and documentation associated with formulations.
- Works closely with Formulation Technical Leaders and Formulation Team Members to progress formulation business continuity activities. Designs and carriesout lab pilot line and mill experiments as well as trials.
- Uses detailed understanding of global mill Solution Mix processes to develop and execute plans for scaleup of formulations from lab to commercialscale.
- Evaluates data and provides interpretation. Makes connections between formulations product performance and aging/stability data. Makes recommendations on product development activities.
- Coaches and mentors Lead Formulation Scientists and Business Unit Scientists.
Influence:
- Leverage knowledge in formulation science solution mix process and quality systems to commercialize wet wipe cosmetic products and maintain existing products.
- Collaborate with business unit R&E Quality and Operations to successfully execute projects and mitigate risks.
- Interact with Mill Managers/Directors/VPs at least quarterly to provide clear updates on existing work and drive alignment on plans for future work.
Qualifications and Skills:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in a chemistry related discipline such as Chemistry Food Science or Chemical Engineering.
- 5 years experience in a Research Quality or Manufacturing function.
- Experience and technical knowledge in formulation science.
- Experience and technical knowledge of solution mix processes and wet wipe sanitary manufacturing.
- Basic knowledge of cosmetic and/or OTC drug testing requirements.
Preferred:
- Experience in cosmetic product development scaleup and manufacturing such as wet wipes.
- Demonstrated application of utilizing formulation expertise to drive action in product development and/or manufacturing.
- Knowledge of quality production and documentation systems and processes (e.g. ETQ PLM)
- Basic understanding of statistical analyses appropriate for microbiological data.
- Prior leadership experience with moderate to large sized projects.
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits youd enjoy working in this role for KimberlyClark. For a complete overview see .
Great support for good health with medical dental and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or preexisting condition restrictions. Access to an onsite fitness center occupational health nurse and allowances for highquality 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 Considered
Click 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.
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And finally the fine print.
For KimberlyClark 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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to KimberlyClark 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 prescreening tests which may include drug screening background check and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary Range: $105750 $130650 USD
At KimberlyClark 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 ProfitSharing 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.
KimberlyClark will support incountry relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of KimberlyClarks applicable mobility benefits/policy provided will be decided at KimberlyClarks sole discretion.
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Salary Range:USDAt KimberlyClark 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 Location
Neenah West R&E OfficeAdditional Locations
Worker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
RegularTime Type
Full timeRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
