R&D Sr Analyst

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 this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

In this role, you will:

lead laboratory activities, ensure technical excellence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on innovation projects, supporting product development initiatives in the Personal Care category.

• Lead laboratory testing and analysis to support product development and innovation.

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all technical and operational activities in the lab.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Maintain and manage laboratory equipment and supplies.

• Analyze and interpret complex data and prepare technical reports.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and project timelines.

• Contribute to the development of laboratory strategies and operational plans.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

• Manage the annual budget and optimize resource utilization.

• Identify future needs in staffing, equipment, and infrastructure.

• Support equipment acquisition processes, including defining technical specifications.

• Build and maintain relationships with external partners and third-party labs.

• Participate in technical, corporate, and business unit committees as needed.

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 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 technical 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:

Key Qualifications and Experiences: 

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Engineering or related fields.

• Strong experience in laboratory testing and technical report writing in the personal care industry.

• Knowledge of equipment calibration and maintenance.

• Proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word.

• Excel: ability to create spreadsheets with formulas and basic charts.

• Advanced English – required for meetings with global teams and reading technical materials

• Knowledge in engineered products such as diapers, sanitary pads and liners.

• Statistical software (JMP or Minitab), Power BI and SAP

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.

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