Base salary $85,000-$115,000 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k. Global leader in innovative and sustainable packaging solutions with a strong focus on R&D, advanced materials, and recyclable packaging technologies. Offers a collaborative technical environment, cutting-edge innovation facilities, strong customer interaction, and excellent long-term career growth opportunities within a growing international organization. Duties Perform chemical and polymer analysis to support R&D, regulatory, and customer needs Develop, validate, and document analytical test methods and protocols Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation including HPLC, ICP, and GC-MS Interpret analytical data and prepare detailed technical reports Lead troubleshooting, maintenance, and vendor coordination for lab equipment Support development of new analytical capabilities and lab process improvements Correlate analytical testing results with product performance and application outcomes Assist with purchasing laboratory supplies and instrumentation Collaborate with internal teams, external labs, customers, and industry groups Transfer analytical methods and best practices across global sites Evaluate new instrumentation and develop research proposals aligned with business needs Create onboarding and training materials for new lab employees and co-ops Support EHS activities including risk assessments and hazardous material management Qualifications MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field Experience with analytical method development and validation Proficiency with HPLC-QTOF, ICP-MS, and GC-MS instrumentation Strong knowledge of polymers and related materials Ability to interpret analytical data and communicate findings effectively Experience troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instruments Understanding of statistical validation and laboratory documentation Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical teams Familiarity with lab safety, EHS practices, and hazardous chemical handling #J-18808-Ljbffr