Packaging Material Science Specialist (recycled PET)

As a Packaging Material Science (Associate) Specialist (recycled PET), you will be responsible for leading and supporting R&D projects focused on recycled PET and recycled polyolefin packaging materials for food contact applications. In this role, you will manage projects across the innovation-to-launch process, ensuring packaging food safety, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business and market needs. You will own the recycled PET validation process, contribute to knowledge building in packaging material science, and provide scientific and technical guidance to R&D, operations, and markets. You will also be part of the team to investigate the food safety aspects of recycled polyolefins. By combining deep technical expertise with a strong customer and business mindset, you will help enable successful product launches and support future growth opportunities.

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• MSc or PhD in Polymer Science, or a related scientific field with strong focus on chemistry.

• Solid experience in R&D, operations, or market-facing technical roles

• Understanding of PET and recycled plastics.

• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and cross-functional priorities

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the confidence to take decisions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations

• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and networking abilities

• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage