Senior Analytical Scientist – HPLC, GCMS & ICP

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program & EAP

Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spend

Life insurance and disability

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor R&D Lab in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Lab Scientist to own analytical instrumentation, lead method development, and coordinate testing support across AFNA and Core R&D. You will drive data interpretation, prepare comprehensive lab reports, and share best practices across the global network.

The role requires a graduate degree in chemistry, materials science, or engineering (or a bachelor’s with extensive experience) and strong proficiency with HPLC, ICP, and GC-MS.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering; or a Bachelor's with 15+ years in industry.
• Background in polymers, processing, inks, adhesives, or materials.
• Demonstrated experience in method development and statistical tools (e.g., DOE, Gage R&R).
• Proficiency with HPLC, ICP, and GC-MS.
• Strong knowledge of polymers, processing, and packaging terminology.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise and perform testing across a broad range of analytical instruments.
• Lead method development, protocol creation, statistical validation, and documentation of analytical test methods.
• Prepare and communicate comprehensive lab reports and interpret data for internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as technical expert and equipment owner for HPLC, ICP, GC-MS and additional instruments as needed.
• Oversee instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab capabilities, methods, efficiency, and service quality.
• Correlate analytical results to end-use performance and understand method/instrument limitations.
• Support purchasing of supplies and new lab equipment in collaboration with procurement.
• Participate in industry groups, external labs, and customer interactions to advance analytical capability.
• Transfer methods and best practices to other Amcor sites and maintain global knowledge-sharing forums.
• Develop research proposals aligned with business needs and evaluate new instrumentation.
• Create orientation materials and conduct onboarding for new R&D employees and co-ops.
• Support EHS activities including risk assessments, hazardous chemical inventory/disposal, and NMAP hazard reviews.

Skills

Method development

Gage R&R

DOE

Statistical analysis

HPLC

ICP

GC-MS

Lab leadership

Data communication

Education

Graduate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering

Bachelor's degree with 15+ years industry experience

Tools

HPLC system

ICP instrument

GC-MS instrument

Job description

Amcor R&D Lab in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Lab Scientist to own analytical instrumentation, lead method development, and coordinate testing support across AFNA and Core R&D. You will drive data interpretation, prepare comprehensive lab reports, and share best practices across the global network.

The role requires a graduate degree in chemistry, materials science, or engineering (or a bachelor’s with extensive experience) and strong proficiency with HPLC, ICP, and GC-MS.