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Pfizer

Job Summary This position serves as the polymer and biocompatibility material science subject matter expert for single-use systems, primary packaging, and polymeric components used across drug ...

DuPont

Senior Polymer & Formulation Scientist

Midland, MI · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

Position Summary We are seeking an Organic or Polymer Scientist to join our Shelter Solutions R&D ... DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and ...

SpaceX

Materials Engineer, Polymer Development

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

MATERIALS ENGINEER, POLYMER DEVELOPMENT The Polymer Development Materials Engineer will participate ... Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for ...

SpaceX

Materials Engineer, Polymer Development

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

MATERIALS ENGINEER, POLYMER DEVELOPMENT The Polymer Development Materials Engineer will participate ... Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for ...

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

$100 - $160/hr

MATERIALS ENGINEER, POLYMER DEVELOPMENT The Polymer Development Materials Engineer will participate ... Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for ...

CRH

Product Engineer - Polymer Concrete

Acworth, GA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Product Engineer - Polymer Concrete Infrastructure Products Group Acworth, Georgia, United States ... packaged concrete, Amerimix ® mortar, Pebble Technology International ® pool finishes, and ...

SpaceX

Materials Engineer, Polymer Development

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

MATERIALS ENGINEER, POLYMER DEVELOPMENT The Polymer Development Materials Engineer will participate ... Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for ...

Amat

Polymer Chemist/Plating Expert

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$161K - $221K/yr

Design, formulate, and characterize polymer-based materials, coatings, and surface treatments for ... In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of ...

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How much do polymer packaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for polymer packaging in the United States is $16.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a polymer packaging?

A Polymer Packaging job involves designing, developing, and improving packaging materials made from polymers, such as plastics, bioplastics, and composites. Professionals in this field work to ensure packaging meets industry standards for durability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. They may collaborate with manufacturers, engineers, and quality control teams to optimize packaging performance and production processes. This role is essential in industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, where effective packaging protects products and enhances shelf life.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone working in polymer packaging?

Professionals in Polymer Packaging are usually responsible for designing and testing packaging materials, collaborating with production teams to optimize manufacturing processes, and ensuring product quality meets regulatory and client standards. They may also be involved in troubleshooting packaging issues, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and researching new materials or technologies to enhance product performance. Daily tasks often require close communication with R&D, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth project flow. This combination of responsibilities keeps the role dynamic and central to the successful delivery of packaged products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the polymer packaging position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Polymer Packaging role, you need a solid background in polymer science or materials engineering, knowledge of packaging design, and experience with manufacturing processes. Familiarity with CAD software, quality control systems, and industry certifications such as Six Sigma or ISO standards is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills are valuable soft skills in this field. Mastery of these competencies ensures efficient development and production of packaging solutions that meet industry standards and client specifications.

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Infographic showing various Polymer Packaging job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,259 per year, or $17 per hour.

Scientist II/Senior Melt Polymer Scientist

Lila Sciences

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$100K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Your Impact at LILA

As a Scientist II/Senior Melt Polymer Scientist on the Materials Formulation team at Lila Sciences, you will drive the development and optimization of solid polymers, such as hot melt adhesive systems, working at the intersection of polymer science, formulation chemistry, and Lila's autonomous science platform. You will design and execute high-throughput melt processing and characterization experiments that generate critical rheological, chemical, and mechanical data to guide adhesive formulation and materials discovery. Working alongside experimentalists, engineers, and machine learning scientists, you will build scalable polymer processing and testing workflows that accelerate the path to scientific superintelligence in solid polymer materials.

What You'll Be Building

  • Lead AI-driven experimental design and analysis to optimize solid polymer formulations, such as hot melt adhesives, leveraging polymer extrusion and melt processing techniques to translate formulation targets into manufacturable products.
  • Develop and apply melt rheology methods to characterize processability and application performance of solid polymer systems.
  • Conduct polymer characterization studies (e.g., molecular weight, thermal transitions, crystallinity) to establish structure-property relationships that inform formulation strategy.
  • Design and execute mechanical testing protocols, including peel, shear, tack, and bond strength, to evaluate formulation performance against application requirements.
  • Collaborate with experimentalists, systems engineers, and ML scientists to integrate characterization outputs into autonomous closed-loop workflows and ML training datasets.
  • Troubleshoot characterization workflows and instrumentation to sustain high-throughput operational performance.
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience (or equivalent industry experience with an advanced degree).
  • Demonstrated expertise in melt polymer formulation and development, including hands-on experience with polymer extrusion and melt processing equipment.
  • Strong working knowledge of melt rheology and proficiency with rheometers, melt flow indexers, or equivalent platforms.
  • Experience with polymer characterization techniques including DSC, GPC/SEC, or FTIR, and mechanical testing methods (peel, shear, tack, tensile, lap shear) on relevant ASTM/industry test standards.
  • Proficient in quantitative data analysis and interpretation of process-structure-property relationships in polymeric materials.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.

Bonus Points For

  • Background across multiple polymer chemistries, and familiarity with adhesive raw material classes, including base polymers, tackifying resins, waxes, and stabilizer/additive packages.
  • Experience with pilot-scale or production-scale extrusion, coating, or hot melt application equipment for different polymer product classes.
  • Proficiency in Python or similar tools for data analysis and workflow automation.
  • Exposure to automated, high-throughput, or autonomous laboratory environments, such as custom or automated rheological and mechanical test instrumentation.

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