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Lead Scientist Materials

USA-WI-Neenah · Mid · Full-time

No sponsorship$87k-$108kDetected 2 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

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53Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role100
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70

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Employer immigration record

from this employer's Department of Labor filings

Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 169 green-card filings in this occupation, 99% were for a worker who already held the job.

Green-card follow-through: 88%

Of 120 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 15 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 493 days.99% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Reported a layoff in this occupation

In a green-card filing decided 2026-06-17, this employer stated it had laid off workers in Software Developers (CA) during the preceding six months. 3 such filings on record.Describes the period before that filing, not necessarily today. Unlike WARN notices this is occupation-specific and federal.

Files H-1B transfers

233 transfer filings in the last year, covering 1907 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

Sourced from Department of Labor LCA, PERM and prevailing-wage disclosure data. Employer matching is by name, so figures may be split across an employer's legal entities. Absence of a filing means none appears in our copy of the data, not that none exists.

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About the role

  • Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional® At Kimberly-Clark, it's all here for you-innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
  • exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
  • You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership within a team environment to drive innovation from initial product/material prototype, BVs, and helping support the FEI process through MVC, MVP, MVT.
  • Collaborate broadly inside the organization with R&E, BG&I Marketing, I&A, pilot plant, and cross-functional disciplines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or advanced engineering or relevant scientific discipline degree.
  • 2+ years relevant product, materials, or process experience in a variety of assignments.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment.
  • Strong analytical skills.

Nice to have

  • Desire and awareness to seek and understand competitive technologies and innovation.
  • Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
  • We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful.
  • If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.​
  • For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com ​
  • Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
  • We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose.
  • To Be Considered

Skills

  • Identify material innovations aligned to meet consumer and business needs within the Personal Care business.
  • Seek and understand competitive technologies and innovation.

Compensation

  • 87,260 - 107,780 USD
  • At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow.
  • Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.
  • The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire.
  • Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience.
  • Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Benefits

  • You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

Company info

  • For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com ​ Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose.
  • That's why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration - helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only.
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