Packaging Scientist
Archroma is seeking motivated Scientist to join the Packaging and Biomaterials R&D team in Charlotte, NC. This role will support the development of innovative sustainable coatings, barrier technologies, bio-based materials for paper and packaging applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and formulate waterborne coatings, barrier coatings, and bio-based materials for packaging applications.
- Conduct laboratory experiments, characterization, and performance testing.
- Support customer trial, scale-up activities, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional global teams including R&D, application group, product management, and manufacturing.
- Generate technical reports, presentations, and innovation ideas supporting new product development.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
- Experince in coatings, emulsion polymerization, paper chemicals, packaging materials, adhesives, or bio-based technologies preferred.
- Knowledge of waterborne polymers, polysaccharides, barrier coatings, or paper coating technologies is plus.
- Strong hands-on laboratory and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced collaborative innovation environment.
Areas of Focus
- Acrylic emulsions or polyurethane dispersions
- Paper & packaging coatings
- Barrier coating technologies
- Sustainable or recyclable packaging solutions.
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to next-generation sustainable packaging technologies within a global innovation organization.