6 days ago
Lead Scientist, R&D
Ladders
Hybrid
Full Time
$165,500
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleLead Scientist, R&D
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$165,500
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
Job Summary
Ladders is seeking a Lead Scientist, R&D for a client in the Manufacturing & Automotive sector. This role involves driving the development of new corrugated packaging solutions, conducting comprehensive testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customer outcomes. This position offers significant visibility, growth, and impact within a global packaging leader.
Responsibilities
- Drive development and optimization of new corrugated packaging solutions.
- Conduct lab-scale and pilot testing of coatings and packaging structures.
- Evaluate performance characteristics under various conditions.
- Collaborate with design, operations, and commercialization teams.
- Create technical documentation and design of experiments (DoE).
- Analyze test results and identify trends for development guidance.
- Monitor emerging technologies and materials for R&D options.
- Facilitate customer trials and engage during product scale-up.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Science, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in packaging R&D, with emphasis on coatings and corrugated material.
- Hands-on lab testing and physical property evaluation experience.
- Knowledgeable in paper chemistry and barrier technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for hands-on work.
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Detail-oriented with project management abilities in a fast-paced setting.
Benefits
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Career growth within a global packaging leader focused on safety, quality, and sustainability.
- Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
- Retirement savings plans and life/disability insurance.
- Paid sick leave and 10 days of paid vacation.
Key skills/competency
- Packaging R&D
- Corrugated Packaging
- Coatings Development
- Materials Science
- Paper Chemistry
- Barrier Technologies
- Lab Testing
- Design of Experiments (DoE)
- Project Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Ladders
- Research Ladders's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight packaging R&D, materials science, and coatings experience specifically for the Lead Scientist, R&D role.
- Showcase problem-solving: Prepare to discuss examples of analytical skills and hands-on problem-solving in packaging development during interviews.
- Emphasize collaboration: Highlight experience in cross-functional teamwork and project management, crucial for a Lead Scientist, R&D.
- Prepare for technical questions: Brush up on paper chemistry, barrier technologies, and DoE principles relevant to packaging R&D.
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