Research Assistant - Summer Internship

Join Amcor and you can be part of the team that makes the packaging of the future better for people and our planet.

 
Here at Amcor, we work together every day to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people across the globe by providing packaging for essential products, including food, beverages, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care. We are sustainability leaders in our industry, and we were the first global packaging company to commit to making all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. In addition, our products play a vital role in a circular economy as we are working toward 30% recycled material across our portfolio by 2030, and we are one of few packaging companies committed to using science-based targets and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

 
We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organization that is committed to innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable packaging solutions.

As a Research Assistant, you will collaborate with our experienced scientists and engineers to conduct critical experiments related to oxygen transmission rates (OTR) and oxygen ingress measurements. Your work will directly impact our product development and quality assurance processes.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Experimental Setup:
  • Design and establish experiments and protocols to measure oxygen transmission in packaging using innovative methods.
  • Assist in setting up laboratory equipment and ensuring accurate data collection.
• Product Application:
  • Apply your research findings to enhance the characterization of existing products.
  • Collaborate with the team to explore practical applications of OTR measurements in packaging materials.
• Thorough Documentation:
  • Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports for internal review and presentation.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Ideally, you are currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or a related field.
• Having a problem-solving mindset is a definite plus.
• Ideally, you have gained some experience working in a laboratory during your studies.
• English communication skills are highly valued.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to tackle complex challenges and propose innovative solutions

Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly lighter weight, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal year 2022, 44,000 Amcor people generated $15 billion in annual sales from operations that span 220 locations in 43 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC