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Lead Scientist-Molded Product

Lead Scientist-Molded Product

Pakka Ltd

10 - 13 years

35 - 40 Lacs

bengaluru

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Skills Required

polymer chemistry qsr process optimization performance testing healthcare flexible packaging fmcg mould design operations catering

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Mission of the Role

Strengthen Pakkas molded fiber foodservice disposables portfolio with innovative SKUs,superior performance, and circular design principles to capture marketleadership in foodservice packaging.

Key Responsibilities Skills

1. Leadproduct development by creating innovative SKUs such as clamshells, bowls, andtrays tailored for QSR and catering applications, enhancing structure, barrierperformance, and shelf life to expand the portfolio in line with market needs.

2. Engineeroptimized fiber blends focused on strength, surface finish, and lightweightperformance, integrating coating and treatment strategies to improve barrierproperties while reducing material weight without compromising quality.

3. Collaboratewith tooling and mould design teams to enhance cavity configurations for higheryield, faster cycle times, and reduced defects, ensuring efficientmanufacturability with consistent quality outcomes.

4. Developand execute robust testing protocols covering heat, oil, and liquid resistance,simulate real-use performance, and ensure compliance with global compostabilityand safety standards.

5. Drivecontinuous process improvements in forming, pulp preparation, and drying linesto boost throughput, reduce rejects, and improve operational efficiency acrossproduction setups.

6. Conductglobal market benchmarking to identify innovation gaps and unmet customerneeds, translate insights into product priorities, and partner with commercialteams to support go-to-market initiatives through technical data andprototypes.

7. Embedsustainability and circularity principles by ensuring compostabilitycertification, reducing water and chemical consumption, and integratinginternal waste streams and alternative fibers into next-generation productdesigns.

Education

Masters orPh.D. degree in one of the following fields:

Packaging Technology
Polymer Science / Polymer Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science

Experience

10+ years of experience in product development, fiber engineering, or packaging RD, preferably in molded fiber, paper, or compostable packaging.
Proven track record of launching high-performance SKUs for QSR, institutional, or FMCG segments.
Hands-on experience with fiber blends, tooling/mould design, and performance testing of disposable packaging.
Experience in process optimization, structural integrity improvement, and sustainability certifications.

Skills

Optimize fibers for strength, finish, and lightweight performance.
Develop high-performance disposable SKUs (clamshells, bowls, trays).
Enhance tooling, mould design, and ensure real-use performance.
Drive sustainability and compostable, circular product solutions.

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