Senior Materials Scientist – Sustainable Resins & PCR

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 112,800 - 169,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Amcor Flexibles, LLC is seeking a senior materials scientist to lead research and development of next‑generation resin solutions, barriers, and additives. You will guide cross‑functional teams to advance sustainable packaging, increase PCR usage in products, and align with business goals and timelines.

The role requires extensive knowledge of polymer materials, plastics conversion technologies, and program management within a corporate setting, with a focus on achieving measurable performance

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in materials science or engineering is preferred.
• 8–10+ years of relevant experience in material science within a corporate setting.
• Proven program leadership and ability to manage cross-functional development programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of resin/barrier solutions and material innovations.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and technology scouting in materials domain.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing and external partners.

Skills

Material science

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Sustainability/ PCR usage

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in materials-related discipline

Tools

Injection molding

Blow molding

ISBM

Job description

Amcor Flexibles, LLC is seeking a senior materials scientist to lead research and development of next‑generation resin solutions, barriers, and additives. You will guide cross‑functional teams to advance sustainable packaging, increase PCR usage in products, and align with business goals and timelines.

The role requires extensive knowledge of polymer materials, plastics conversion technologies, and program management within a corporate setting, with a focus on achieving measurable performance