VAVE Packaging Engineer

Tri-Valley Career Center; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Free HSA funds

Fertility offering with stipend

Stock purchase program

Education benefits

40lk plus profit sharing

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Value Engineering to optimize packaging across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, including cold-chain systems and labeling compliance.

You’ll collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to right-size materials, improve cube and freight, and validate thermal and distribution performance while aligning with safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Packaging, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field.
• 3+ years in a regulated packaging environment.
• Solid understanding of DoE methods and validation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of ISTA/ASTM testing and packaging materials selection.
• Experience with labeling systems and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and optimize primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
• Right-size materials to improve cube utilization and freight.
• Lead thermal/distribution validations (cold-chain) and package testing.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA/RA, Manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Develop sustainable packaging options with cost and carbon reductions.
• Strengthen labeling robustness for UDI/GS1 and tamper evidence.

Skills

Strong communication

DoE methods

ISTA/ASTM testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Packaging or related field

Job description

As a Packaging Engineer in Value Engineering, you’ll support Bio-Rad’s diagnostics and life-science portfolio by consolidating and optimizing primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging—including cold-chain systems and compliant labeling. Collaborating with internal teams, and suppliers, you’ll right-size materials, improve cube and freight, and lead thermal/distribution validations. You’ll also build a deep understanding of packaging processes and the safety, environmental, and quality regulations that ensure we deliver for our customers.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Consolidate SKUs and standardize pack-outs to reduce material use and freight, improving cube utilization and total landed cost.
• Design/qualify shippers and kits for Ambient/2–8 °C/−20 °C lanes; run ISTA/ASTM and thermal validations to cut excursion rates and damage.
• Select PCMs/insulation and pallet/carton configurations that raise on-time, in-spec delivery performance.
• Advance sustainable packaging (PCR, recyclable mono-materials, re-usable shippers) with measured cost and carbon reductions.
• Strengthen labeling robustness—materials/adhesives for cold/condensation, UDI/GS1, print/verify—to minimize relabeling and scanning failures.
• Create packaging should-costs and partner with suppliers to deliver PPV/logistics savings.

What You Bring

• Education: B.S. in Packaging, Industrial, Mechanical, or a related field.
• Work Experience: 3+ years of experience in a similar regulated industry.
• A mid-level understanding of statistical techniques, validation methods and the ability to solve manufacturing and operational issues.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, consultative, and relationship-management skills, with experience collaborating across R&D, QA/RA, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE) methods; familiarity with ISTA/ASTM testing, PCM/insulation selection.
• Experience with sustainable packaging approaches and labeling systems (materials/adhesives for cold/condensation, UDI/GS1).

Location

This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package

At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits

• competitive medical plans for you and your family
• free HSA funds
• a new fertility offering with stipend
• group life and disability
• paid parental leave
• 401k plus profit sharing
• an employee stock purchase program
• a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform
• extensive learning and development opportunities
• education benefits
• student debt relief program
• pet insurance
• wellness challenges and support
• paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s)

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $107,900 to $148,400 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.