Senior 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
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,
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)