Packaging Sustainability Analyst — Data-Driven Impact

Sterling Engineering; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in North Chicago is seeking a Packaging Sustainability Analyst to support global sustainability initiatives. The role involves managing environmental data and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards in a pharmaceutical packaging environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, proficiency in Excel, and experience in sustainability data management.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in sustainability data management or packaging-related analytics.
• Familiarity with packaging materials or circular economy concepts is a plus.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain sustainability data for packaging materials.
• Manage databases for carbon footprint and recycled content.
• Provide sustainability metrics for reporting.

Skills

Sustainability data management

Environmental Science

Excel proficiency

Communication Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Packaging Engineering, or Data Analytics

Tools

SharePoint

Data management systems

Job description

A leading engineering firm based in North Chicago is seeking a Packaging Sustainability Analyst to support global sustainability initiatives. The role involves managing environmental data and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards in a pharmaceutical packaging environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, proficiency in Excel, and experience in sustainability data management.