Sustainability Expert - Packaging Assessment and Strategy

ZipRecruiter; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 118,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Sustainability Expert specializing in packaging assessments and strategies to join its remote team. This role focuses on guiding sustainable packaging initiatives, conducting life cycle assessments, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to integrate sustainability into product development, enhancing the environmental impact of consumer packaged goods. A positive work environment, growth opportunities, and a competitive salary await you in this impactful role.

Benefits

Paid time off

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience conducting Life Cycle Assessments and developing product environmental footprints.
• Strong knowledge of ecodesign principles and circularity strategies.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and sustainability best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Life Cycle Assessments and Product Environmental Footprints.
• Collaborate with design and R&D teams to implement ecodesign principles.
• Monitor and interpret relevant regulations for packaging compliance.

Skills

Ecodesign

Life Cycle Assessment

Sustainable Packaging

Circular Economy

Regulatory Compliance

Environmental Impact Assessment

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

Business Title: Sustainability Expert – Packaging Assessment and Strategy

Location: Remote (Must live near Chicago, New York, Seattle, or Boston)

As a Sustainability Expert – Packaging Assessment and Strategy in our US branch, you will support the delivery of high-quality consulting services for our clients, focusing on leading sustainable packaging initiatives through expert guidance in product environmental footprinting (PEF) and life cycle assessment (LCA). You will apply strategic and systematic approaches to assess and reduce environmental impacts across the product life cycle, especially for consumer packaged goods (CPG) packaging, using ecodesign principles, circularity strategies, and science-based solutions.

You will evaluate packaging solutions against recognized circularity metrics and frameworks, develop product environmental footprints per EU and international standards, and ensure compliance with evolving environmental regulations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including design, R&D, procurement, and compliance—you will integrate sustainability into product development, drive data-informed decisions, and contribute to developing closed-loop and low-impact packaging systems aligned with the environmental priorities of the Fashion and Sporting Goods Sector.

Why you’ll love Quantis

Quantis is a leading sustainability consultancy pioneering solutions to address critical environmental challenges. For nearly two decades, our dynamic team has partnered with organizations worldwide to transform industries and promote a planetary economy that aligns business with nature. We aim to be agents of change, helping companies shift from business as usual to sustainable practices.

We believe sustainable transformation is achievable and within our power. We combine the latest science with strategic business insights to help global leaders in consumer goods and finance understand how to reduce environmental impacts, implement change, and operate within planetary boundaries.

Driven by this purpose, our 300+ professionals foster a collaborative culture called the Quantis Spirit. We are innovative, impact-oriented, science-based, and committed to sustainability.

Key Responsibilities: Does this describe you and your next role?

• Conduct Life Cycle Assessments and Product Environmental Footprints, especially for packaging materials and products
• Perform LCAs and footprints aligned with standards like ISO 14040/44 and PEF
• Analyze environmental impacts across the full product life cycle, focusing on packaging
• Develop and communicate insights from assessments to diverse audiences

• Support Ecodesign and Sustainable Packaging Innovation
• Collaborate with design, R&D, and marketing teams to implement ecodesign principles
• Identify opportunities to reduce impact through material choices, design, and processes

• Advance Circularity Strategies
• Assess circularity using established metrics (e.g., Ellen MacArthur Foundation, ISO standards)
• Recommend solutions for recyclability, reuse, biodegradability, and compostability
• Contribute to closed-loop packaging systems and material recovery strategies
• Identify opportunities to improve material circularity and reduce virgin resource dependency

• Ensure Regulatory Readiness and Compliance
• Monitor and interpret relevant regulations (e.g., EU Packaging Waste Regulation, EPR laws)
• Ensure packaging solutions meet legal environmental requirements

• Packaging Market Watch
• Stay updated on emerging tools, materials, and trends in sustainable packaging
• Benchmark environmental performance and support continuous improvement

• Collaborate with External Partners
• Engage with suppliers, industry groups, and certification bodies
• Participate in standard-setting or pre-competitive initiatives

• Business Development & Client Engagement
• Contribute to proposals, pitches, and business development in sustainable packaging
• Work with the commercial team to identify and pursue new opportunities
• Support project scoping by aligning client challenges with Quantis’ services
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication

• Project Team Leadership
• Lead and mentor project teams

• Thought Leadership and Capability Building
• Serve as internal subject matter expert; represent Quantis at conferences

To thrive in the Quantis culture, you’ll:

• Show up as a collaborative team player with a win-win attitude: empathetic, attentive, supportive
• Take responsibility and ownership for your work: act with autonomy, seek help when needed
• Take initiative to address needs
• Maintain a positive outlook, viewing challenges as opportunities and failures as lessons
• Practice open, transparent communication; welcome dialogue and constructive disagreement
• Self-manage your professional growth, valuing learning opportunities within Quantis

Some logistics to consider

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Location: Remote (office in Boston), with optional collaboration in the Boston office and occasional travel (<10%)
• Frequent virtual collaboration with branches in Switzerland, France, Germany, and Italy
• Applicants must have valid work authorization in the US; proof required upon hire

Quantis offers a positive work environment with benefits, paid time off, and a salary range of $118,000 - $125,000/year.

Join us to contribute to a sustainable future and build a fulfilling career. Learn more about our culture and DEI commitment on our website.