Product Development Scientist
Core
Create, develop, and implement new proprietary designs of absorbent-related product systems (e.g., baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads) based on business and consumer needs.
Role type
Product Development Scientist
Builds
New absorbent product systems and improved materials for retail and healthcare markets
Domain
Personal care and household products (hygiene, paper products)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Design of Experiments (DOE), patent filing, physical testing of hypotheses, material science (pulp, super absorbent polymers, nonwovens), consumer product converting technologies
Preferred skills
Business studies, statistics, Microsoft Office
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Design new products and product improvements; Develop new and improved materials and technologies with suppliers; Use DOE techniques to develop experimental plans; Support existing business product cost improvements through product redesigns; Provide technical support to reduce consumer complaints; Document and patent novel ideas; Develop new test methods to predict product performance; Coach and develop indirect reports
Seniority
Mid-level IC (3+ years experience)