Coatings Scientist - Sustainable Fiber Packaging

ALPLA INC.; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ALPLA INC. in Vorarlberg seeks a Scientist / Expert Coating to bridge research and industrial application by developing barrier solutions that transform ideas into scalable products and processes.

You will investigate coating and barrier technologies, develop lab-to-prototype solutions, and optimize materials, equipment, and process parameters while collaborating with research institutes and development partners to advance sustainable packaging.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in coating development or a comparable area.
• Strong knowledge of polymers, coating technologies, and application processes.
• Experience in research, laboratory, or product development environments.

Aufgaben

• Investigate and evaluate different coating and barrier technologies.
• Develop and optimize coating solutions from laboratory scale to prototype stage.
• Select and assess raw materials, application equipment, and process parameters.
• Improve interaction between coatings and fiber-based materials to enhance functionality.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate R&D trials independently.
• Characterize coating formulations and barrier systems using analytical methods.
• Collaborate with research institutes, suppliers, and development partners.
• Support innovation initiatives and funding programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to intellectual property and patent-related activities.

Kenntnisse

Coating development

Hands-on mentality

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Ausbildung

Polymer Engineering

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Jobbeschreibung

ALPLA INC. in Vorarlberg seeks a Scientist / Expert Coating to bridge research and industrial application by developing barrier solutions that transform ideas into scalable products and processes.

You will investigate coating and barrier technologies, develop lab-to-prototype solutions, and optimize materials, equipment, and process parameters while collaborating with research institutes and development partners to advance sustainable packaging.