Scientific curiosity and disciplined experimental thinking• Innovation mindset with ability to convert ideas into practical solutions• Strong analytical thinking, technical judgment, and attention to detail• Hands-on approach to lab work, prototyping, testing, and technical problem-solving• Ability to connect research findings to customer needs, manufacturing realities, and business value• Effective collaboration across technical, commercial, regulatory, supplier, and manufacturing teams• Clear communication, technical storytelling, and documentation skills• Ability to balance long-term research priorities with near-term commercialization needsWork EnvironmentThis position will involve work in laboratory, office, pilot, and manufacturing environments. Design and execute structured experiments, including design of experiments, to understand material interactions, optimize performance, and accelerate technical decision-making.• Develop and optimize inks, coatings, adhesives, primers, varnishes, and substrate combinations for pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, in-mold labels, and other label constructions.•