Lab Technician (Charlotte, NC, US, 28208)

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $28.00

Sealed Air is seeking a Senior Applications Technician to join the Food Service team at our corporate R&D center in Charlotte. This role provides technical support for product development activities and helps deliver reliable packaging solutions that meet customer needs.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and standard test methods. Experience with vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) equipment is preferred. Familiarity with food or meat science and an understanding of how packaging and environmental conditions affect food products is a plus.

Key responsibilities include setting up and running application and performance tests, operating and maintaining packaging equipment, collecting and documenting test data, and assisting with product and packaging trials. The role also supports in-plant customer activities, including equipment setup, troubleshooting, and basic operator training.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct application and performance testing to evaluate new materials and packaging systems under real-world conditions
• Operate and support VFFS equipment for material and system trials
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and upkeep of packaging and testing equipment
• Collect, document, and report test data and observations
• Assist in shelf-life testing for food products, including protein applications
• Create samples and prototypes to support sales, marketing, and customer evaluations
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; support basic root-cause analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and implementation
• Support customer trials, in-plant activities, customer trainings and solution rollouts
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment, report problems and/or problem areas to supervision
• May require travel up to 20% for activities such as field trials, customer and supplier visits; attending meetings, trainings, conferences, etc.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting packaging equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external customers, delivering a high level of service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to achieve results with minimal supervision

Benefits and Perks

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Requisition id: 54930

Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

• Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com.

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