RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Kimberly-Clark is leading the world in essentials for a better life. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 56,000 employees worldwide and operations in 36 countries, Kimberly-Clark posted sales of $19.7 billion in 2010. Kimberly-Clark’s global brands are sold in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people trust Kimberly-Clark products and the solutions they provide to make their lives better. With well-known family care and personal care brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Andrex, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Poise and Depend, we hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position globally in more than 80 countries.

As a global company, we are committed to cultivating a fair, respectful and engaging work environment that inspires our diverse global team to thrive professionally and contribute to the communities where we operate. We also have a responsibility to attain a deeper understanding of our impact on the world. Addressing Sustainability issues and incorporating solutions through all levels of Kimberly-Clark is a critical component of our business.

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people, nearly a quarter of the world's population, trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With a 140-year history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and putting them in the right jobs so that they can do their best work.

Summary:
The incumbent will work with research technical leaders and business unit partners to translate technical, business and consumer knowledge into technology development opportunities. This position will be located at our Kimberly-Clark Research & Engineering offices in Neenah, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities:
li Work with research technical leaders and business unit partners to translate technical, business and consumer knowledge into technology development opportunities.
li Define, lead, and complete projects within Corporate Research and Engineering and deliver upon these technology opportunities as related to the Interfacial Sciences program.
li Manage a portfolio of projects that requires extensive collaboration with internal-and external innovation partners on a global level.
li Protect technologies and products through appropriate use of patents, trade secrets, and other intellectual property.

Required Qualifications:
li PhD Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Material Science Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years of post-graduate work experience
li MSc Degree in any of these fields acceptable, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant post-graduate work experience
li Travel up to 20% domestic and international (Asia & US).
li Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
li Relevant research experience in colloidal & interface science.
li Demonstrated experience in developing surface care products.
li Demonstrated experience with regulated products – surface sanitizers & disinfectants.

Other Qualifications:
li Demonstrated ability to work with external vendors and universities to complete joint research programs.
li Ability to work well with cross- functional teams of scientists, engineers, marketers, and safety/regulatory experts.
li Self starter with strong analytical skills and sound understanding of scientific methods.