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You\xe2\x80\x99re raising the stakes for your career to do more. Learn more. Impact more. Here, your innovation, ideas, and technical curiosity will help us deliver better care for billions of people worldwide. You\xe2\x80\x99ll put your professional expertise, talent, and drive to work by building and managing our portfolio of iconic brands, which in turn helps billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. About Us Huggies\xc2\xae. Kleenex\xc2\xae. Cottonelle\xc2\xae. Scott\xc2\xae. Kotex\xc2\xae. Poise\xc2\xae. Depend\xc2\xae. K-C Professional\xc2\xae. You already know our legendary brands\xe2\x80\x94and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day, and it takes the absolute best people to make that happen. We\xe2\x80\x99re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we\xe2\x80\x99re always looking for new and better ways to perform, especially when it comes to product and process innovation. Our customers are always looking for new and better. Our competitors won\xe2\x80\x99t stop evolving. And our communities demand responsible corporate practices. We need bold, transformative ideas from people who can turn them into reality. That means there\xe2\x80\x99s no time like the present to make an impact here. It\xe2\x80\x99s all waiting for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to log on! Led by Purpose, Driven by You. About You Kimberly-Clark Global Product Safety, Stewardship, and Medical Affairs is offering a 6 months internship to budding toxicologists. The internship program will give an opportunity to the interns to learn the methodology of chemical ingredient hazard assessments, safety review of raw materials and finished products for a broad range consumer, personal care, and professional products to help ensure K-C products are safe for their intended use, and comply with all applicable governmental safety rules, regulations, corporate standards and consumer expectations. This is a 6-month internship position (remote location). Principal Responsibilities: Responsibilities during the internship will include applying safety science principles to develop chemical and ingredient hazard assessments for components used in a range of products through review of scientific literature, toxicity safety data and safety testing under the guidance of senior professionals. The incumbent will be responsible for developing or assisting with the development of toxicologic and biocompatibility safety assessments of certain raw materials/components/ingredients/finished products according to the intended product use. The incumbent is expected to apply specialized scientific knowledge, be self-motivated and be able to work under minimal guidance on assigned projects. The incumbent is expected to differentiate scientifically credible data from questionable data when developing assessments, and will be expected to identify, develop and implement testing plans to address data gaps. Document and author ingredient and component hazard assessments that support human health safety assessments and chemical regulatory compliance of finished products, taking into consideration identified hazards and exposure according to the intended product use. This includes assessment of scientific literature, evaluation of the toxicological database, determination of appropriate toxicological and other safety endpoints, anticipated exposure assessments and written documentation. The responsibilities will be carried out under the supervision of a senior professional. Additional key responsibilities may include supporting the global compliance of K-C products with chemical regulations, hazard classification and communication, chemical reporting and other regulations and customer requirements related to the ingredients and chemical composition of products in support of the chemical management, safety assessment, stewardship, sustainability reporting and product compliance through all phases of development, commercialization, and post-market life cycle management. Basic Qualifications: 1. Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in toxicology, pharmacology, biomedical or a related scientific field 2. Knowledge of scientific safety and toxicology practices, principles and procedures. 3. Excel at in-depth technical data review, interpretation, and communication of data and have strong attention to detail. 4. Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills with demonstrated proficiency working effectively with technical staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Must be an effective communicator in oral and written correspondences as well as presentation formats. 5. Ability to communicate fluently (speak, read, write) in English. To Be Considered
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For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role\xe2\x80\x99s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.