Packaging Scientist – Flexible Packaging Development

About the role

Universal Robina Corporation is seeking a Packaging Scientist to develop flexible packaging solutions for new and existing food products. You will work in a collaborative environment, turning packaging concepts into functional prototypes while ensuring quality and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop flexible packaging products for new launches or updated packaging requirements.
• Build prototypes, conduct trials, and evaluate performance results.
• Address customer complaints with root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot in‑process production issues during packaging and provide solutions.
• Accredit new raw‑material suppliers and perform material analysis.
• Operate testing equipment such as water‑permeability and oxygen‑transmission machines, heat sealers, Instron universal testing machines, thickness testers, X‑rite densitometers, and edge‑crush testers.
• Prepare technical references, process parameters, material specifications, and packaging documentation for cross‑functional teams.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of experience in packaging science or related field.
• Strong project‑management abilities and collaboration skills.
• Background in flexible laminate manufacturing or corrugated carton converting is a plus.

Required skills

• Operation of water‑permeability and oxygen‑transmission testing equipment.
• Heat sealer operation.
• Instron universal testing machine proficiency.
• Thickness tester usage.
• X‑rite densitometer handling.
• Edge‑crush test (ECT) measurement.
• Material analysis and quality testing.
• SAP system knowledge.