Staff Research Scientist - Packaging Innovation

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niagara bottlingDiamond Bar (CA)

Computer and Information Research Scientists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Senior

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$123,642 per year

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About the role

Staff Research Scientist - Packaging Innovation Join to apply for the Staff Research Scientist - Packaging Innovationrole atNiagara Bottling .At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

What You’ll Do: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

Essential Functions:

Formulates strategy for Innovation growth. Drive system-level optimization that balance performance, sustainability, and manufacturability.
Apply inventive principles, TRIZ theory or Innovation by association approach to brainstorm ideas, solve problems with out of the box thinking.
Explore and develop emerging technologies and trends to integrate with Innovation initiatives.
Lead R&D projects focused on the interaction of design, structure, and performance across packaging systems.
Advance the use of AI, machine learning, or DOE-based analytics in R&D decision-making.
Conduct human factors research to quantify usability, ergonomics, and consumer interaction with packaging systems.
Partner with design, insights, and marketing teams to translate consumer needs into products, engineering and performance requirements.
Quantify environmental trade-offs and support company-wide carbon reduction initiatives through design improvements
Ensures project documentation and communication between all stakeholders.
Initiates, develops, and maintains relationships with suppliers and other external collaborators.
Present and communicate research results internally and externally and help develop intellectual property.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 6 Years – Experience in Engineering, R&D, mechanical or industrial design, instrumentation etc.6 Years – Experience in Position, Research laboratory assistant, post–doctoral scholar 4 Years – Experience working with graduate researchers, interns or lab assistantsExperience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications: 10+ Years – Experience in Engineering, R&D, mechanical or industrial design, instrumentation etc.10+ Years – Experience in Position, Research laboratory assistant, post–doctoral scholar 6 Years – Experience working with graduate researchers, interns or lab assistantsExperience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies:

Advanced data analysis and simulation capabilities
Publication quality communication skills (documents and presentations)
Proven experience with analytical laboratory equipment

Skills with lab data management or automation software such as LabVIEW, Matlab, Python. Microsoft Office Products. Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Detail oriented and accurate - minimizes mistakes, follows every step in a process and follows through with all tasks Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills. Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Beneficial, But Not Required: Injection molding or blow molding experience. Lifting Requirements40 lbs. For example, must be physically capable to change injection molds and resin in lab or production equipment.

Physical Demands:

Travel up to 15%. Some work in hot, cold, or confined production environments.
Must be able to operate tools used when changing molds and operating R&D equipment.
Drivers of Success
Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priority
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
InnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
Increases performance through greater efficiency
Find a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
Empowered to be Great
Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
Communicates effectively to manage expectations
EducationMinimum Required:
Ph.D in Chemical/Materials/Mechanical engineering and other related fields or equivalent experience.

Preferred: Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. Materials Science and Engineering exposure. Polymer processing or science and Packaging training. Foreign Language

Required: None Required

Preferred: Minimum Professional Proficiency, Spanish

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary$123,641.54 - $176,189.21 / YearlyBonus Target: 10% Annual

Benefits: Benefits information available at https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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