Research Scientist-Life Sciences

Research Scientist-Life Sciences Job Description 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 your Research Scientist role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
We are seeking a Research Scientist for our Life Sciences team.
The incumbent will report to a Life Sciences Senior Research Manager in Kimberly-Clark’s Corporate Research Organization and work closely with fellow scientists and other subject matter experts to conduct fundamental and applied research in skin health and microbiome targeted towards the needs of consumers.
In this role, you will: Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and other subject matter experts to conduct basic and applied research targeted towards skin health technologies.
Contribute as a team member on large projects within Global Research and Engineering’s Life Science organization to develop fundamental information and identify technical options that enable current and emerging business aspirations.
Work to help ensure that resulting intellectual property for technologies and/or products are protected through careful documentation, patents, publications, and trade secrets.
Communicate results and recommendations in oral and written formats tailored to audiences ranging from scientists and engineers to business unit partners and leaders is expected.
About Us Huggies®.
Kleenex®.
Cottonelle®.
Scott®.
Kotex®.
Poise®.
Depend®.
Kimberly-Clark Professional®.
You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world.
In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day.
We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
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.
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 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.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: B.
S.
in one of the biological sciences with expertise or knowledge in microbiology, cellular biology, or biomedical engineering and 2+ years of industry work experience.
Alternately, M.
S degree in a related field.
Experience in one of the following areas: classical bacteriological techniques, epithelial cell (skin) biology, primary cell culture techniques including media development, co-cultures and/or in-vitro tissue constructs.
Experience with nucleic acid isolation, (qRT-PCR), ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and/or other cell-based assays.
Able to maintain a safe work environment appropriate for a biological laboratory (BSL-2), including competency in aseptic techniques.
Fluent in efficiently executing laboratory protocols with a high attention to detail.
Evidence of quickly learning emerging biological assays/methods, assisting with protocol standardization, and performing robust data analysis to deliver results.
Proven record of successful results working in multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence projects and partner direction thru oral and written means.
Willing to travel up to 10%.
Preferred qualifications: Project management experience Experience with biostatistics Computer coding experience (R, python, JMP) for analysis of large data sets (bioinformatics) Language skills beyond English are highly valued Total Benefits Here are a few of the benefits you’d enjoy.
For a complete overview, see www.
mykcbenefits.
com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
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 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.
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.
We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.
When 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.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request.
You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.
com for assistance.
You must include the six digit Job # with your request.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only.
In-Country Relocation: Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role.
The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies.
The benefits/policy provided will decided in Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.
#LI-Onsite Primary Location USA-WI-Neenah Additional Locations USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time