Senior Scientist, Materials Science & PCR Innovations

Berry Global Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a senior materials scientist to lead development of next‑generation resins and barriers, with a focus on recycling content and sustainable packaging solutions. This role collaborates with internal and external partners to advance PCR usage and new material platforms.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in materials science, strong program management skills, and the ability to drive complex projects in a corporate setting. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in materials preferred.
• 8–10+ years of relevant experience in materials science.
• Proven program leadership in corporate settings.
• Proficient in materials science and impact on molding processes.
• Knowledge of PET, PP, HDPE and related materials.
• Experience with plastics conversion technologies (extrusion, injection/blow ISBM).
• Ability to work in a complex R&D environment.
• Ability to establish work standards and vendor relationships.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and decision making on new resin solutions.
• Drive ongoing innovation and sustainability scouting.
• Serve as internal expert on PCR usage for RPSNAB products.
• Maintain timelines and budgets for material development programs.
• Lead cross-functional development programs and coach teams.
• Prescribe project management tools for resin solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and manufacturing.
• Support business cases with performance specs and costing.
• Establish inspection protocols and validate materials specs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners.

Skills

Material science

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

PCR knowledge

Technical communication

Vendor relationships

Education

Master's degree or PhD in materials

8–10+ years in materials field

Tools

PET

PP

HDPE

Injection molding

Blow molding

ISBM

Job description

Amcor is seeking a senior materials scientist to lead development of next‑generation resins and barriers, with a focus on recycling content and sustainable packaging solutions. This role collaborates with internal and external partners to advance PCR usage and new material platforms.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in materials science, strong program management skills, and the ability to drive complex projects in a corporate setting. Travel up to 10% is expected.