Senior Lab Scientist

Amcor•Neenah, WI

60d

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 ROLE OVERVIEW The Amcor Central R&D Laboratory provides chemical and materials testing to support technology research, product development and manufacturing process improvement in North America and globally. The Senior Lab Scientist executes requested lab analysis by applying known methods and practices to perform competitive analysis, troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support R&D programs. The senior scientist is responsible for instrument maintenance, method development and documentation. The senior scientist takes added responsibility for mentoring less senior lab scientists, global networking and identifying and purchasing new lab instrumentation.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering with research/coursework experience in polymers. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering with 8-10 years of industry related experience
Understanding of statistical tools such as DOE, Gage R&R
Conversant in polymer materials, processing and packaging terminology

Responsibilities

Develop testing expertise across a wide array of instruments following known methods
Chemical and polymer analysis to understand raw materials and competitive products
Provide analytical support to manufacturing to resolve claims or production issues
Prepare and publish lab reports for R&D, manufacturing, sales and marketing
Lead discussions with manufacturing and customers to determine testing needs and explain data. Be viewed as technical expert by these groups.
Conduct instrument/method training for several areas of testing
Be equipment owner for more advanced instruments (Thermal, Nitrite, Raman, GC, SEM, etc). Take responsibility for preventative maintenance and repair of assigned lab equipment. Work with instrument vendors as needed
Assist in method documentation and suggest improvements to existing methods. Develop and document new analytical test methods
Order supplies for the lab and submit documentation through the p-card process; work with procurement to order supplies/instruments for the lab and other departments using Purchase Orders. Provide purchasing support to leader as needed
May participate in organizations such as American Chemical Society or ASTM
Identify opportunities to improve lab capability, efficiency, service, etc. Review and approve testing done by technicians
Independently develop testing protocol to solve problems. Correlate laboratory tests to end-use performance
Mentor less senior lab scientists Participate in staff interviews
Be recognized as internal expert in at least one area of testing
Understand limitations of instruments & methods - work with lab customers to understand level of precision/discrimination required and capability to meet customer need
Improve methods and method repeatability through statistical analysis
Document and communicate new learnings to lab team and broader organization to advance overall capability
Network with other laboratories through one or more of the following: Global Amcor Labs: communicate and share best practices Organizations such as American Chemical Society or ASTM Raw material or equipment suppliers University or contract labs
Advance the capability of the lab. Document research proposals (scope, plan, cost, relevance) and work with lab manager to select research programs that are aligned with business need. Evaluation and purchase of new lab instrumentation Method development (literature review, research & statistical validation) Understanding and leveraging expertise of partner labs

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)