Packaging Technologist

SRG; Menstrie; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is recruiting a Laboratory Packaging Technologist to join its Global Science & Technology function, within a dedicated Packaging Technology Laboratory. The role focuses on implementing and validating ISTA testing methodologies to ensure packaging solutions meet global safety and performance standards.

You will operate transit simulation equipment, deploy shock logger data, and support the installation and validation of testing equipment, while developing SOPs and contributing to compliance

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in packaging technology, engineering or science.
• Experience implementing ISTA testing methodologies.
• Experience with packaging testing and DOE.
• HACCP knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with food and drink packaging materials.
• Active network in the material science industry.

Responsibilities

• Implement and validate ISTA testing procedures.
• Complete ISTA accreditation/training.
• Operate and maintain transit simulation equipment (incl. incline impact tester, vibration table, drop tester).
• Deploy and analyse shock logger data.
• Support installation and validation of testing equipment.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Carry out packaging component testing and statistical analysis.
• Support laboratory compliance, health & safety and quality initiatives.
• Manage testing and validation projects through to completion.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience in production and testing of food and drink packaging materials.
• Knowledge of packaging test methodologies and laboratory environments.
• Hands-on experience operating transit simulation equipment.
• Data analysis and reporting experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• DOE experience.

Skills

DOE

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Packaging materials testing

Project management

Hands-on equipment operation

Education

Degree in Packaging Technology / Engineering / Science

Tools

ISTA testing equipment

Transit simulation equipment

Job description

SRG is looking for a Laboratory Packaging Technologist

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading global consumer goods organisation for a Laboratory Packaging Technologist to join its Global Science & Technology function, working in a dedicated Packaging Technology Laboratory.

You’ll play a key role in implementing and validating ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) testing methodologies, making sure packaging solutions meet global safety and performance standards.

• Implement and validate ISTA testing procedures
• Complete ISTA accreditation/training (details to be confirmed)
• Operate and maintain transit simulation equipment, including the incline impact tester, vibration table and drop tester
• Deploy and analyse shock logger data
• Support the installation and validation of testing equipment
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Carry out packaging component testing and statistical analysis
• Support laboratory compliance, health & safety and quality initiatives
• Manage testing and validation projects through to completion
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Experience in the production and testing of food and drink packaging materials
• Knowledge of packaging test methodologies and laboratory environments
• Hands‑on experience operating transit simulation equipment
• Data analysis and reporting experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in Packaging Technology, Engineering or a Scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Experience testing novel or emerging packaging materials
• HACCP knowledge
• Active network within the material science industry
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE)