Sr. Scientist

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit

Do you enjoy leading technology space, setting a strategic innovation vision, and working with others to deliver on innovation and solutions pipeline? Are you motivated by understanding complex technical problems and solving those problems to make the world a better place to live? Do you thrive on working across functions to improve a business's ability to deliver the highest quality solutions at the lowest possible cost? Do you enjoy working with customers to find sustainable, optimal solutions and deliver value across multiple opportunities?

The individual is responsible for developing packaging cushioning foam technologies and products for Sealed Air.

• Conducts hands-on work required for the advancement of developmental products from concept to commercialization.
• Applies known scientific principles to the needs of product development and experimental projects.
• Communicates progress on product development programs in informal and formal internal presentations to Research & Development (R&D) leadership team, Marketing, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain Groups.
• Conducts literature searches on products and processes novel to Sealed Air and uses information gained to the benefit of active projects and existing Protective Packaging products.
• Understands supporting analytical and instrumental methods and applies information to aid in the product development process, or in the application of Protective Packaging products to customer products.
• Works with sales and account representatives and package design personnel as needed to address customer needs and requirements for Protective Packaging products.
• Work with R&D and business leaders to identify key technology gaps and opportunities associated with business division innovation pipelines.
• Ensure the timely completion of product development projects with priorities established and agreed upon with R&D leadership.
• Position will require travel in support of Sealed Air production facilities and at customer sites.
• Identify and assess new technologies, ability to drive business growth, and the resources required to fully develop and commercialize.
• Track and utilize knowledge of competitive activities and support creating technology roadmap.
• Stay at the forefront of technology to maintain competitiveness.
• Personal safety and the safety of others; maintain a safe and incident-free working environment

PhD in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related discipline

• At least 5 years of Research & Development experience in formulation development.
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing to affect decision making and keep the organization informed (English proficiency is a must); ability to author technical reports and to make presentations to various internal groups within Sealed Air.
• Able to work globally with appropriate sensitivities to cultures, businesses, etc.
• Business acumen and ability to collaborate effectively across functions, regions, and business divisions to drive results and ensure goal delivery.
• Able to make priority decisions and provide clear focus to work teams.
• Establishes clear priorities and is enthusiastic about delivering accurate and timely results that add value.
• Committed to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.

Requisition id: 52390

Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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