Scientist / Expert Coating (all gender)

Scientist / Expert Coating (all gender)

Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG

Hard / Vorarlberg / Austria / Technology Development / Full time

What you will enjoy doing

Develop the next generation of sustainable packaging solutions

At ALPLA, we are shaping innovative packaging solutions for a more sustainable future. Within our Fiber Packaging development activities, we focus on technologies that enhance the performance of fiber-based packaging. As a Scientist / Expert Coating, you will bridge research and industrial application by developing barrier solutions that transform innovative ideas into scalable products and processes.

• Investigate and evaluate different coating and barrier technologies
• Develop and optimize coating solutions from laboratory scale to prototype stage
• Select and assess raw materials, application equipment, and process parameters
• Improve the interaction between coatings and fiber-based materials to enhance functionality and performance
• Plan, execute, and evaluate R&D trials independently
• Characterize coating formulations and barrier systems using appropriate analytical methods
• Collaborate closely with research institutes, suppliers, and development partners
• Support innovation initiatives and funding programs
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Contribute to intellectual property and patent-related activities

What makes you great

• Degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Several years of experience in coating development or a comparable area
• Strong hands-on mentality combined with a structured and analytical approach
• Strong knowledge of polymers, coating technologies, and application processes
• Experience in research, laboratory, or product development environments
• Confident handling of experimental design, data analysis, and technical documentation
• Interest in innovation, new technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Good English communication skills

What you can expect working with us

• The opportunity to shape the future of sustainable packaging
• Work on cutting-edge Fiber Packaging technologies
• Collaborate with international research institutes and industry experts
• A high level of ownership and creative freedom
• Ongoing professional and personal development
• Flexible working opportunities within our mobile working guidelines
• An open, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment

Contact

Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG

mr Marco Moosmann, Human Resources

Allmendstraße 81

6971 Corporate HQ, Hard

+4355746021199

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