Assoc Prod Dev Scientist I
Core
Designing new absorbent product systems (diapers, wipes, incontinence products) and improving existing ones to meet consumer and business needs.
Role type
Associate Product Development Scientist
Builds
New proprietary designs of absorbent-related product systems and improved materials/technologies
Domain
Consumer goods / Hygiene products / Absorbent materials
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Design of Experiments (DOE), patent filing, physical testing of hypotheses, material science (pulp, SAPs, nonwovens), consumer product converting technologies
Preferred skills
Business studies, statistics, Microsoft Office
Technologies
DOE, patent systems, testing equipment
Responsibilities
Design new products and improvements, develop new materials with suppliers, support cost improvements through redesigns, reduce consumer complaints, document and patent novel ideas, develop new test methods, coach indirect reports
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC