Sr. Materials Scientist
Job in
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43224, USA
Listing for:
Amcor
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Materials Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 170000 USD Yearly
USD
140000.00
170000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
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 ever changing world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come.
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.
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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.Qualifications
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 preferredSelf-motivated, innovative, and detail oriented.Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsAbility 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 simultaneouslyAbility to comprehend and interpret scientific journals, technical documents, and patents.Willingness and ability to travel domestically as required.The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $140,000 to $170,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.
Our
Expectations
We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When
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