Materials Scientist

Amcor•Rayne Township, PA

3d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or closely related field required.
Strong understanding of thermoplastic, thermoset, and elastomer properties, applications, and testing is desired
Comprehensive knowledge of plastics conversion technologies is desired
Knowledge in FDA and EU plastics regulations, standards, and guidance is preferred
Self-motivated, innovative, and detail oriented.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability able to work effectively in a team and individually.
Proven problem-solving skills and ability to apply scientific principles to industrial challenges
Strong organizational and planning skills to complete and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to seek out new/novel material & additive innovations
Ability to comprehend and interpret scientific journals, technical documents, and patents.
Ability to travel domestically required.

Nice To Haves

Master's and PhD degrees preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize material science knowledge to lead material innovations, applications, and processes.
Critically evaluate and solve material/processing problems, with emphasis on root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
Develop formulations, test methods, and procedures for new products.
Work in cross functional groups to provide support to product development, operations, and business needs.
Utilize and implement the latest technologies to test, analyze, and develop our current and future product lines.
Work with the company’s suppliers and customers to assure products and materials conform to customer engineering/technical needs.
Communicate with Material Science Director to develop and solve customer and future business needs.
Author procedures, work instructions, and legal documents; conduct technical training sessions for associates and customers.
Assist with the lab managers/quality engineers to create robust testing and quality plans for new products and processes.
Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)