Assoc Prod Dev Scientist I

We are seeking an Associate Product Development Associate to create, develop, and implement new and proprietary designs of absorbent-related product systems. The position is responsible for executing projects in a timely, diligent, safe, and professional manner and contributing to the growth of the team and department.

Requirements

• Four-year technical degree (e.g. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science Engineering) or equivalent;
• 3+ years in R&D inventing, developing, and implementing new products;
• Knowledge of and experience with developing product systems for the retail market, preferably hygiene products;
• Knowledge of materials used in retail absorbent products (e.g. pulp, super absorbent polymers, nonwovens);
• Working knowledge of consumer product converting technologies for pulp, paper, and nonwoven materials;
• Experience with the process of searching, evaluating, and filing patents;
• Able to speak, read and write the English language and have strong oral and written communication skills;

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums