Sr. Materials Scientist

Amcor • Rayne Township, PA

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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 (Master’s and PhD degrees preferred).
• 10+ years of hands-on manufacturing and materials development experience with Thermoplastics, including polyolefins, polyolefin elastomers/plastomers, and related packaging polymer materials.
• Demonstrated expertise in plastics conversion technologies is desired (extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, ISBM etc.)
• Experience working directly with resin suppliers and compounders on material selection, technical evaluation, trials, troubleshooting, supplier collaboration and implementation of new resin and additive solutions.
• 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 and manufacturing challenges.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to complete and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to comprehend and interpret scientific journals, technical documents, and patents.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically as required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s and PhD degrees preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in plastics conversion technologies is desired (extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, ISBM etc.)

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.
• Serve as leader within cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain) to support Product Development, manufacturing performance, and business objectives.
• Develop formulations, test methods, and procedures for new products.
• Utilize and implement the latest technologies to test, analyze, and develop our current and future product lines.
• 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.
• Partner with laboratory management and quality engineering teams to develop robust testing protocols, validation plans, and quality control strategies.
• Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements.

Benefits

• Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level