Technical Specialist


  • Source new supplier for existing products
  • Respond to internal requests for material and concept development
  • Assess and ensure product compliance with global regulations, focused on Direct and Indirect Food contact guidelines
  • Perform in-depth analysis of technical issues with adhesive substrate compatibility in specific applications
  • Design and oversee extensive testing of product performance in applications
  • Work directly with quality assurance to evaluate and improve new opportunity testing
  • Journal ongoing projects for current and future reference

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Expertise in flexible films
  • Expertise in pressure sensitive adhesives and their chemical makeup
  • Able to communicate about complex topics in a simple and clear style
  • Strong verbal and written skills
  • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills under pressure
  • High comfort level with engaged team problem solving
  • Detail and data driven
  • Comfortable in a hands-on, do whatever it takes environment

Experience:

  • 10 years flexible packaging/pressure sensitive adhesive work experience
  • Education: BA/BS or comparable degree or certification in a technical field