Sr Sci, R&D - Packaging Dev
About The Position
The Sr Packaging Scientist will have the opportunity to be a technical leader by providing direction and execution of projects. This role will be identifying, scoping, and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives. This candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans and driving for results. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This role requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability complete work with minimal guidance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus minimum 4 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree plus minimum 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD degree plus 2 years of relevant experience
- Strong understanding of key subject matter in areas such as packaging materials, packaging equipment/materials interaction, and packaging laboratory test methods
- Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead, coach and motivate others
- Proven track record of leading packaging projects from concept through successful commercialization, with direct ownership of results
- Understanding of beginning to end commercialization for new product launches
- Demonstrated ability to navigate and manage packaging specification systems (such as documentation, updates, and data accuracy) to support quality and compliance
- Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with ability to prioritize work
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience developing or supporting IML (in-mold labeling) and film packaging components strongly preferred
- Willingness to quickly learn and apply new packaging technologies valued
Responsibilities
- Lead and support packaging projects spanning innovation, commercialization, cost savings, and ESG
- Work with cross functional teams, acting as packaging lead to drive execution across multiple projects from different business units/product categories
- Understanding the business need, designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products
- Manage multiple assignments/ projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives
- Complete packaging testing, qualification and commercialization while working closely with cross-functional team members in laboratory and production environments
- Translate research findings into relevant business opportunities and communicate to cross-functional teams
- Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products
- Specification creation and updating, with attention to detail
- Exhibiting a collaborative attitude and applying innovative solutions are a must
- Build out and take accountability for Packaging R&D timeline actions, ensuring tasks are clearly planned and executed
- Provides ownership of actions and understands role and responsibilities within cross functional project teams
Benefits
- Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
- Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
- Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
