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Position Purpose: Lead formulation development across EMEA Family sector.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the EMEA Family Care Wet Wipes Manager (though the position will be located at our Kimberly-Clark Research & Engineering offices in Neenah, Wisconsin), we are seeking a Wipes Formulator with primarily responsibility for developing new and existing formulations for the Family Care sector. The incumbent will,

• Collaborate with Research Technical Leaders, Business Units and External partners to translate consumer, business and technical insights into technology opportunities.
• Have development responsibility for all aspects of formulation across a range of technologies (surfactant solutions, emulsions, wax blends, etc.), substrates (nonwovens and dry tissue) and networks/geographies.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance customer value by leading the design and delivery of formulation development, via effective translation of consumer, business, and technical insights and requirements.
• Execute formulation, claims substantiation and consumer studies/testing.
• Develop and manage formulation raw material specifications and participate in change and design control processes.
• Collaborate with Global and regional formulation teams to create and transfer formulation knowledge. Provide and drive formulation improvement/change recommendations.
• Provide formulation, chemistry and troubleshooting support to business partners, i.e., Procurement, Manufacturing, etc.
• Protect formulation technologies through patents and IP.

About Us:

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

About You:

You’re driven to 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.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required:

• Technical knowledge of and experience in formulation science and product development.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemistry and/or Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in formulation roles. Formulated wipes and cosmetic experience preferred, plus understanding of different material substrates, i.e., nonwovens and tissue paper.
• Ability to travel (20% max.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive can-do attitude, plus excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Be comfortable with utilizing people networks and remote working.
• Knowledge of EU Cosmetic and Biocides Regulation would be advantageous.

Total Benefits: For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com

Hybrid Work Arrangements: You’re looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And 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 work (hybrid) 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.

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.

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