Senior Scientist

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Senior Scientist

What we do

At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care.

Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love.

Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.

We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers.

With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day.

We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours.

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Role reports to:
Head of Translational Science Oral Care

Location:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:
Fully Onsite

What you will do

The Senior Scientist will be responsible for conducting research directed toward discovery and development of new scientific capabilities to enhance and diversify the expertise of Kenvue Oral Care R&D.

The selected candidate will seek out internal and external opportunities to grow our scientific thought leadership, taking a lead role in development of new microbiological tools to assess technologies and products in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will stay up-to-date with the latest scientific advancements and technologies to inform research strategies and approaches.

The Senior Scientist will design and develop studies to advance and progress the expertise and capabilities in the microbiome innovation space.

In-vitro biofilm models and cutting-edge assessment tools will be developed by the Senior Scientist that are predictive of clinical outcomes, provide mechanistic insights or generate new, scientifically robust, claims.

Intellectual Property will be patented when feasible.

Results of research will be communicated regularly, internally to partners and leaders, and externally at appropriate scientific conferences and professional engagements.

Publication of scientific discoveries is encouraged to help share the outcomes of our research initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of a Master's degree with 4 years of applied research experience OR a PhD with 2 years of applied research experience is required.

A degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related major is required.

Experience with the following is required:

• Microbial biofilm growth and microbiome profiling/characterization

• Biofilm analysis techniques (qPCR, Microbiome analysis methods such as: 16S rRNA gene sequencing, shotgun metagenomic sequencing, metagenomics)

• Bios...