Senior Scientist (R&D)

Sealed Air; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking a motivated professional to lead product development in the food packaging industry. This role involves innovating material technologies and ensuring they align with market needs. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in packaging and a strong understanding of materials science, with hands-on abilities in designing and executing test plans. Opportunities for growth and collaboration within a diverse team are offered as part of Sealed Air’s commitment to innovation.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in plastic industry/packaging with B.S.
• 2 years of experience in plastic industry/packaging with M.S.
• Proficiency in project work design and completion required.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and commercialization in the food packaging sector.
• Conduct testing and analyze performance of materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project implementation.

Skills

Extrusion

Polymer Chemistry

Materials Science

Technical Writing

Project Management

Education

B.S. Polymer Science

M.S. Polymer Science

Job description

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Sealed Air is seeking a result-driven, motivated, and innovative professional to lead the development of new products in the Food Packaging industry. The ideal candidate will excel at creating cutting-edge material technologies and products, with a deep understanding of packaging materials, systems, industry-standard testing methods, and customer operations. Additionally, this individual must comprehend the interaction between packaging materials and packaged consumer products.

Key responsibilities include leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop formulations, conduct fitness-for-use testing, and present trial results. The candidate will provide expert recommendations to customers, internal teams, and key stakeholders, driving the successful implementation of solutions. Beyond product development, the role involves supporting business operations by providing training, troubleshooting, and performance insights for internal and external audiences.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the development and commercialization of products that support new business growth opportunities.
2. Manage projects effectively, utilizing appropriate technical resources, and meeting project goals and timelines.
3. Prioritize and ensure the timely completion of material technology and product development projects, aligning objectives with R&D leadership.
4. Identify and evaluate new material technologies, assessing their viability, potential for business growth, and resource requirements for full development and commercialization.
5. Monitor and analyze competitor activities related to material technologies.
6. Foster collaborative relationships with industry and academic partners to explore and develop new material and process technologies.
7. Conduct rigorous testing of new material and system designs, addressing real-world challenges while aligning with critical customer needs.
8. Stay informed of emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
9. Design and execute test plans and field trials to validate the performance and reliability of materials, equipment, and their interactions, ensuring robust solutions for customers.
10. Perform root-cause analyses to deliver high-quality results, supported by thorough technical documentation for informed decision-making.
11. Strengthen customer relationships by leveraging soft skills, sales expertise, and influence to foster collaboration and accelerate the adoption of Sealed Air’s solutions.
12. Develop compelling value propositions and competitive analyses for new solutions, defining project scopes and driving innovation.
13. Gather insights into customer needs to inspire and shape Sealed Air’s future innovations.
14. Partner with teams across R&D, Engineering, Sustainability, Equipment, Marketing, and Supply Chain to develop and implement technologies at regional and global levels.
15. Navigate and contribute effectively within a matrix-managed organizational structure.

What We Are Looking For:

B.S. Polymer Science / Packaging Science / Chemical Engineering or related field and 3-5 years of relevant plastic industry/packaging experience, OR

M.S. Polymer Science / Chemical Engineering or related field and around 2 years of relevant plastic industry/packaging experience.

People Profile:

• Demonstrated proficiency in extrusion, polymers, polymer chemistry, and materials science and their interactions with processes and customer use.
• Proven track record of identification and valuation of polymers and additives and translating ideas into significant commercial success.
• Knowledge of the food sciences and food production as it relates to packaging materials, equipment, and applications.
• Ability to design, lead, and complete project work.
• Proficient in technical writing and oral communication.
• Able to work globally with appropriate sensitivities to cultures, businesses, etc.
• Able to make priority decisions and provide clear focus to work teams.
• Ability to utilize statistics or DOE, and project management tools.

What are our core values?

• Integrity
• Determined

Why work at Sealed Air?

• We have a very diverse and inclusive culture.
• We invest in developing our people. You can hone your expertise and further develop your career with a global leader in packaging solutions.
• You will work with talented and creative professionals working in a collaborative environment that celebrates insatiable curiosity and diverse ideas.
• If you are looking for a new challenge and are eager to work with multinational stakeholders, then we want to hear from you!

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Sealed Air Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, listed on NYSE, is a leading global manufacturer of protective, food, and specialty packaging materials and systems. We offer products that provide clear, measurable benefits and create value by solving our customers’ problems. We offer a diverse range of products to various markets.

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