Sr R&D Associate

Our client, in consumer packaged cleaning goods industry is seeking a Sr R&D Associate to join their team.

Job Title:
Sr R&D Associate

Location:
Montvale, NJ (Hybrid: 4 days onsite per week)

Contract: 1 Year (extension possible)

Pay Range: $51 - $61 hourly

What's the Job?

• Lead technical product development and innovation projects for wet wipes and non-woven products from concept through commercialization.

• Apply expertise in non-woven materials, substrate technologies, and product formulation to develop new products and consumer-focused solutions.

• Drive innovation by identifying business challenges and recommending novel technologies, materials, and product improvements.

• Manage multiple development projects simultaneously, partnering cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to achieve project milestones.

• Develop technical strategies, mentor team members, and help prioritize resources to support both short-term objectives and long-term innovation goals.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with up to 8 years of relevant wipes/non-wovens experience, or Master's degree with up to 5 years, or PhD with up to 3 years of relevant surface care experience.

• Proven success leading technical product development projects within the wipes, non-wovens, or related consumer products industry.

• Experience with wet wipes technologies, substrate development, and/or product formulation; familiarity with regulatory requirements (EPA, BPD, etc.) is preferred.

• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, from concept ideation through commercialization, with demonstrated project management skills.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities, with a results-driven and adaptable mindset.

• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team lead (5-7 people).

What's in it for me?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k options

• Weekly pay with direct deposit

• Consultant Care support

• Free Training to upgrade your skills

• Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals

Manpower Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of Manpower Group and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.