Senior Lab Scientist
Amcor
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
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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.
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Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Amcor Central R&D Laboratory provides chemical and materials testing to support technology research, product development and manufacturing process improvement in North America and globally.
The Senior Lab Scientist executes requested lab analysis by applying known methods and practices to perform competitive analysis, troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support R&D programs. The senior scientist is responsible for instrument maintenance, method development and documentation. The senior scientist takes added responsibility for mentoring less senior lab scientists, global networking and identifying and purchasing new lab instrumentation.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
- Develop testing expertise across a wide array of instruments following known methods
- Chemical and polymer analysis to understand raw materials and competitive products
- Provide analytical support to manufacturing to resolve claims or production issues
- Prepare and publish lab reports for R&D, manufacturing, sales and marketing
- Lead discussions with manufacturing and customers to determine testing needs and explain data. Be viewed as technical expert by these groups.
- Conduct instrument/method training for several areas of testing
- Be equipment owner for more advanced instruments (Thermal, Nitrite, Raman, GC, SEM, etc). Take responsibility for preventative maintenance and repair of assigned lab equipment. Work with instrument vendors as needed
- Assist in method documentation and suggest improvements to existing methods. Develop and document new analytical test methods
- Order supplies for the lab and submit documentation through the p-card process; work with procurement to order supplies/instruments for the lab and other departments using Purchase Orders. Provide purchasing support to leader as needed
- May participate in organizations such as American Chemical Society or ASTM
- Identify opportunities to improve lab capability, efficiency, service, etc.
- Review and approve testing done by technicians
- Independently develop testing protocol to solve problems. Correlate laboratory tests to end-use performance
- Mentor less senior lab scientists
- Participate in staff interviews
- Be recognized as internal expert in at least one area of testing
- Understand limitations of instruments & methods - work with lab customers to understand level of precision/discrimination required and capability to meet customer need
- Improve methods and method repeatability through statistical analysis
- Document and communicate new learnings to lab team and broader organization to advance overall capability
- Network with other laboratories through one or more of the following:
- Global Amcor Labs: communicate and share best practices
- Organizations such as American Chemical Society or ASTM
- Raw material or equipment suppliers
- University or contract labs
- Advance the capability of the lab. Document research proposals (scope, plan, cost, relevance) and work with lab manager to select research programs that are aligned with business need.
- Evaluation and purchase of new lab instrumentation
- Method development (literature review, research & statistical validation)
- Understanding and leveraging expertise of partner labs
WHAT WE VALUE
- Safety Focus: lead by example and advance our safety culture
- Customer-Focus: manages competing priorities through strong communication with lab customers and understanding of R&D / business priorities
- Results Focus: provide accurate, thorough and on-time lab testing results. Suggest alternate techniques to help solve customer issues.
- Internal or external publication of research (method development, techniques, etc)
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
- Graduate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering with research/coursework experience in polymers. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering with 8-10 years of industry related experience
- Understanding of statistical tools such as DOE, Gage R&R
- Conversant in polymer materials, processing and packaging terminology
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:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Benefits
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)