Sustainability and Packaging Analyst

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🌲 North Carolina – Remote

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

💵 $76k - $93k / year

⏰ Full Time

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RTI International

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1958

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Healthcare • Consulting • Logistics

RTI International is an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition through science-based solutions in climate, education, health, and equity. The institute engages in multidisciplinary research spanning diverse areas such as health care, international development, environmental sciences, and social and economic justice. RTI International collaborates with a wide range of partners including governments, businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations to conduct research and provide technical services. It aims to impact global wellbeing by leveraging expertise in fields such as climate change solutions, education reform, public health, food security, and more. RTI International also emphasizes corporate responsibility, sustainability, and commitment to quality and ethics in its operations.

📋 Description

• Conduct primary and secondary research on market, technology, regulatory, and sustainability trends in CPG and food • Lead and support foresight and horizon-scanning activities • Develop scenarios to inform strategy • Scout and assess emerging technologies, partners, and business models across academia, startups, and industry • Evaluate feasibility, scalability, and potential impact of emerging technologies and business models • Deliver research supporting clients’ circular economy initiatives, including packaging, materials recovery, waste valorization, and supply chain resilience • Advise on pathways from lab to market for emerging technologies • Synthesize complex information into reports, presentations, and workshops for technical and non-technical audiences • Use artificial intelligence tools responsibly while maintaining scientific rigor, quality, and human validation of findings • Collaborate with cross-functional, international teams • Manage tasks, timelines, and client communications • Facilitate meetings and present interim and final findings to clients and stakeholders • Contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture while upholding RTI’s mission and values

🎯 Requirements

• 1–2 years of total experience related to sustainability, circular economy, or packaging • Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with interdisciplinary R&D experience • Business acumen and familiarity with innovation management, technology transfer/commercialization, or consulting • Strong scientific communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences • Strong analytical and time-management skills • Ability and willingness to work beyond the core field and learn new scientific or technical domains quickly • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders • Detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively • Proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and collaboration tools such as Teams • Desire to learn and drive responsible use of artificial intelligence technologies in scientific research • Preferred: experience with recycling, food science, or chemical formulation, especially for household and personal care products • Preferred: degrees in chemistry, materials or polymer science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or biomolecular engineering • Preferred: certificates or degrees related to recycling or waste management • Preferred: familiarity with innovation consulting, foresight methods, horizon scanning, or technology scouting • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States • Must not require now or in the future sponsorship for employment visa status • Cover letter required

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary • Generous paid time off policy • Merit based annual increases • Bonus opportunities • Robust recognition program • Competitive insurance plans including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability • Retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan • Paid parental leave for all parents • Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments • Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities • Employee assistance program • Other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance • Telework option • Hybrid work option

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