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Associate Applications Engineer - Food Science United States, North Carolina, Charlotte Overview Sealed Air is seeking a driven individual to focus on developing new products for the food packaging industry. This individual should have the ability to understand packaging materials, packaging equipment, industry standard test methods, and our customers' operations. This individual should have a good understanding of food/meat science and how different packaging and environmental factors can impact food products. Experience with the packaging of medical devices and solution (liquid) pharmaceuticals is a plus. Responsibilities Evaluate new material and system designs through rigorous testing that simulate real world stresses, while working within a team environment. Understand the impact of packaging on shelf life of various food products (including proteins). Utilize that knowledge to qualify new packaging solutions and communicate any critical changes. Knowledge of food processing methods including retort, aseptic, hot fill, etc. Provide technical solutions to customers, external vendors, field representatives, and the broader R&D organization through on-site support to our customers and Sealed Air sites. Collect and share feedback from internal and external customers to influence decisions that drive profitable change within new and existing product offerings. Develop, design, and conduct test plans and field trials that validate robust solutions to our customers. Conduct root-cause analysis that enables recommendations for data driven business decisions. Nurture customer relationships by utilizing soft skills, sales skills, and influencing techniques to drive collaboration that speeds up the implementation and growth of SEE's solutions. Influence supply chain improvements to manufacturing processes and raw materials by quantifying the impact of these changes on the performance of the materials. Gather front-end intelligence on our customers' needs to drive the next innovations for Sealed Air. Partner with a variety of cross-functional teams within R&D to develop and transfer technologies regionally and globally. Work effectively within a matrix managed organization. Qualifications Bachelors or Masters of Science Degree in meat science, food science, or packaging discipline Flexible travel domestically and internationally, estimated 30% Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience creating data-driven reports to communicate technical ideas Ability to effectively present concepts and ideas Experience managing multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines Professional, highly-motivated, reliable, and solutions-orientated Must possess strong interpersonal skills and a work ethic that corresponds with Sealed Air's core values. Why Work at Sealed Air? It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources. Information at a glance and application notes: If you are a current employee click here to apply. We are directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer’s website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sealed Air

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