R&D Packaging Lab Technician: Innovate & Validate Materials

Henkel Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation in Dubai is seeking a packaging R&D professional to execute research, testing, and qualification activities for ongoing projects. You will support development and validation of innovative packaging materials and technologies to enhance product performance and sustainability.

The role involves laboratory testing, material characterization, and evaluating packaging functionality, with collaboration across R&D teams to identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Execute packaging research, testing, and qualification activities for ongoing R&D projects, ensuring compliance with performance, quality, and technical specifications.
• Support the development and validation of innovative packaging materials, technologies, and solutions to enhance product performance and sustainability.
• Conduct laboratory testing, material characterization, and performance evaluations to assess packaging functionality, compatibility, stability, and durability.
• Analyze and interpret laboratory test results, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations to support packaging development and optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to identify opportunities for packaging innovation, material improvements, and cost optimization.
• Support the achievement of circular economy and sustainability targets through research into recyclable materials, alternative packaging solutions, and packaging optimization.
• Ensure compliance with Henkel's corporate Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage packaging laboratory equipment, including calibration, maintenance, testing readiness, and proper utilization.

Job description

Henkel Corporation in Dubai is seeking a packaging R&D professional to execute research, testing, and qualification activities for ongoing projects. You will support development and validation of innovative packaging materials and technologies to enhance product performance and sustainability.

The role involves laboratory testing, material characterization, and evaluating packaging functionality, with collaboration across R&D teams to identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimization.