Senior Scientist

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for building and executing a pipeline of research and development activities specifically relating to materials science, development/implementation of new resins/barriers/additives/processes, and increasing usage of Post Consumer Recycled resins. This person will work extensively with both internal & external partners to lead development of next generation materials science solutions that enable more sustainable products in the market place.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Use material science knowledge to lead research & decision making relative to new resin solutions and alternatives.
• Drives ongoing innovation and technology scouting activities in sustainability, particularly materials arena.
• Internal expert regarding PCR usage and approaches/methods for increasing amount of PCR in RPSNAB products.
• Maintain timelines and budgets as it relates to material development programs aligned with overall business objectives.
• Collaborative work style exhibiting willingness to learn as well as teach/coach others.
• Strong program management skills and experience with ability to lead high priority, cross-functional development program including indirect leadership of cross-functional project teams.
• Prescribe the use of appropriate project management & engineering tools for development & implementation of resin/barrier solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing and other internal/external customers as required.
• Supports BU’s to create business case for resin/barrier solutions including targeted performance specifications, costing, & overall value proposition.
• Establish inspection protocol and validate new product & materials specifications.
• Combines lateral/creative thinking with scientific knowledge to achieve results.
• Knows the business well enough to understand overall market needs and to predict future needs.
• Ability to work autonomously and adds value in all phases of a project and applies analytical skills.
• Will seek feedback and correct own performance.
• Oversees resin trials and/or participate in material selection activities.
• Specifies & approves lab work requests including sign-off on resin/process configurations and oversight of the qualification of new resins/materials where applicable.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Requires tact and effectiveness in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders in everyday working relationships & executive reporting/communication.
• Holds self and others to appropriate policies and procedures.
• Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements.

Qualifications:

• Education:  Master's Degree or PhD in materials related discipline preferred
• 8-10+ years of relevant experience plus a degree in material science, engineering, or equivalent
• Experienced program leader relative to material science in a corporate setting able to define, implement, & maintain effective program management practices
• Proficient in material science and relevant impact on injection and blow molding processes.
• Proficient knowledge of PET, PP, HDPE and basic knowledge of alternative materials.
• Demonstrated expertise in plastics conversion technologies is desired (extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, ISBM etc.)
• Ability to work in complex research & development environment.
• Establish and direct appropriate work standards.
• Proficient at establishing & maintaining relationships with vendors & other external partners.
• Travel 10%

Competencies:

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

ALF Competencies:

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Organizational Awareness
• Innovation Management

Relationships:

• Commercial and Operations stakeholders.
• Corporate R&D
• Upper management, peers, Design team, and Project Management team.
• Internal relationships with quality control, purchasing/procurement, and finance.
• External relationships with clients and vendors.

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Normal Vision

Hearing/ Listening

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walking

Standing

Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment : Office Environment

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities,

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• 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)