Senior Packaging Scientist

Adept Group (Adept Packaging); Lewis Center (OH); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept Group in Lewis Center, OH, is seeking a Senior Scientist, Packaging for a confidential client. Hybrid work model with domestic travel up to 25% and compensation of $115,000–$118,000 annually.

The role focuses on PET and HDPE bottles, injection-molded closures, labels, shrink sleeves, and leads packaging development projects from concept to implementation. The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 7 years of packaging experience in the CPG industry.
• Experience with PET/HDPE bottles, injection-molded closures, labels, or shrink sleeves.
• Strong technical understanding of packaging materials, development processes, and applications.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex projects and deliver results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging development projects from concept through implementation.
• Apply technical expertise across PET and HDPE bottles, injection-molded closures, labels, and shrink sleeves.
• Independently manage complex packaging assignments, priorities, and deliverables.
• Identify technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support packaging initiatives.
• Drive project execution and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Travel domestically as needed to support packaging activities and business objectives.

Skills

Packaging experience

PET bottles

HDPE bottles

Injection-molded closures

Shrink sleeves

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Startup-minded environment

Job description

Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent. We work on a range of innovative projects for iconic brand owners. Our technically gifted team collaborates to produce unparalleled results.

We offer a great place to showcase your expertise and build upon your skillset-all while having fun with amazing people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. We’re driven, inspirational, and most importantly, human.

We offer a flexible, creative culture focused on three pillars: our environment, our communities, and our health and well-being. Join a team committed to building a sustainable future!

Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent. We work on a range of innovative projects for iconic brand owners. Our technically gifted team collaborates to produce unparalleled results.

We offer a great place to showcase your expertise and build upon your skillset-all while having fun with amazing people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. We’re driven, inspirational, and most importantly, human.

We offer a flexible, creative culture focused on three pillars: our environment, our communities, and our health and well-being. Join a team committed to building a sustainable future!

The Opportunity

Adept Group is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client for a Senior Scientist, Packaging opportunity! This role will support packaging development initiatives for a growing CPG brand, with a focus on PET and HDPE bottles, injection-molded closures, labels, and shrink sleeves.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven, self-directed packaging professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This individual will be comfortable managing complex projects, taking initiative, and driving results independently as processes and business needs continue to evolve.

Location: Hybrid - Lewis Center, Ohio

Travel: Approximately 20-25% domestic

Compensation: $115,000-$118,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

• Support packaging development projects from concept through implementation.

• Apply technical expertise across PET and HDPE bottles, injection-molded closures, labels, and shrink sleeves.

• Independently manage complex packaging assignments, priorities, and deliverables.

• Identify technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and develop practical solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support packaging initiatives.

• Drive project execution and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Travel domestically as needed to support packaging activities and business objectives.

Typical Day to Day

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners on packaging projects.

• Apply technical knowledge to evaluate packaging materials, components, and performance.

• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Troubleshoot packaging challenges and recommend solutions.

• Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to key stakeholders.

• Adapt to evolving processes and proactively identify opportunities to move projects forward.

Requirements

• Approximately 7 years of relevant packaging experience within the CPG industry desired.

• Experience with packaging technologies such as PET or HDPE bottles, injection-molded closures, labels, or shrink sleeves.

• Strong technical understanding of packaging materials, development processes, and applications.

• Proven ability to independently manage complex projects and deliver results.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional organization.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Results-driven, resourceful, proactive, and comfortable working with minimal direction.

• Adaptable, self-motivated, and comfortable working in an evolving, startup-minded environment.

• Food industry experience preferred, but not required.

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Lewis Center, Ohio, and travel domestically approximately 20-25%.

Disclaimer

This opportunity is being recruited by Adept Group on behalf of a confidential client. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates as appropriate during the recruitment process.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.