Packaging R&D Co‑Op (6 Months) – Richmond

gsknch; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon in Richmond, VA, is offering a Packaging Co‑Op to support innovation and sustainability projects under guidance from an R&D Packaging Manager. You will gain hands-on experience across materials, design, testing, prototyping, and pilot-scale operations while developing technical expertise in consumer healthcare packaging.

You’ll work with packaging professionals, scientists, and engineers to tackle open-ended problems, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a technical field related to packaging.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Curious, proactive, and able to learn quickly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate new packaging materials, technologies, and formats.
• Support innovation and sustainability initiatives across consumer healthcare product categories.
• Assist with prototype development, testing, and technical evaluation of packaging concepts.
• Evaluate the performance of primary and secondary packaging components.
• Explore product-packaging interactions and support product stability assessments.
• Gather and apply consumer insights to improve packaging experiences.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing sites, and cross-functional partners to prototype and test new ideas.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting activities in a pilot plant environment.
• Document findings and communicate technical recommendations to project teams.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Industrial Design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

CAD

3D Modeling

Job description

Haleon in Richmond, VA, is offering a Packaging Co‑Op to support innovation and sustainability projects under guidance from an R&D Packaging Manager. You will gain hands-on experience across materials, design, testing, prototyping, and pilot-scale operations while developing technical expertise in consumer healthcare packaging.

You’ll work with packaging professionals, scientists, and engineers to tackle open-ended problems, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.