Associate Scientist - Lab

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values your hard work, safety, and success? Join ProAmpac , a global leader in flexible packaging solutions. We’re more than just a place to work – we’re a team that’s shaping the future of packaging.

About Us

ProAmpac is a global leader in flexible packaging – known for our innovation, customer service, and commitment to quality. We serve a wide range of industries with creative, sustainable solutions. Our five core values drive everything we do: Integrity • Intensity • Innovation • Involvement • Impact

We are looking for a full-time Associate Scientist who characterizes materials used in all aspects of functional packaging. Including chemical, structural and physical strength attributes supporting material research, product development, complaint resolution and production. Assists with the daily operation of instruments to maintain availability, safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Independently conducts testing of materials, product structures, finished packages following established procedures and methods.
• Understands and interprets chemical characterization including molecular spectroscopy, chromatography, microscopy, permeation and related testing.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and instrumentation following specific procedures and quality control measures.
• Communicates with internal and external customers to understand the testing objective and discuss results and develops testing strategy to obtain answers and required information.
• Develop new methods and technology to characterize packaging structures and materials. Follow advances in chemical and materials sciences to support current and future business needs.
• Document, interpret, and report conclusions and results with accuracy and ensure that the proper procedures are employed. Have a good ability to question data and unexpected outcomes.
• Participate in safety programs and conduct all work in a safe manner.

What You Bring:

• 4-year degree in n Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science required
• Minimum 1-5 years' industry experience in a technology organization, with a proven record of testing and analyzing data for new product innovations and commercializing formulated products and materials, preferably in coatings, polymers, flexible packaging or related products.
• Has a working knowledge of lab equipment.
• A good ability to question data and question unexpected outcomes
• Possesses personal maturity, business acumen, and critical-thinking skills
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Able to travel up to 10%

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

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