Position: Research & Development (R&D) Officer

Location: Printing & Packaging Manufacturing Facility – Multan, Pakistan

Why This Role?

Are you passionate about innovation in packaging materials and eager to develop next-generation products that set new industry standards?
Join a leading printing and packaging manufacturer in Multan, where creativity meets technology, and your ideas can transform the way packaging performs, protects, and inspires.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on new raw materials, laminates, inks, coatings, and adhesives for packaging applications.
• Develop and test innovative packaging solutions to meet customer and market requirements.
• Collaborate with QC/QA and Production teams to ensure successful scale-up of new product developments.
• Plan and execute trials and pilot runs for performance evaluation and cost optimization.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, product specifications, and R&D reports.
• Support in resolving technical customer issues through product improvement or modification.
• Monitor market trends and competitor products to propose innovative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards in all R&D activities.

Qualification Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or Materials Science.
• Experience: 2–4 years of relevant R&D experience, preferably in flexible packaging, printing inks, coatings, or related manufacturing industries.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of polymers, films, coatings, and adhesives used in packaging.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and analytical instruments (e.g., tensile tester, FTIR, DSC).
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and team collaboration abilities.

Personality Traits:

• Innovative: You think outside the box and push boundaries in product development.
• Detail-Oriented: You ensure quality and precision in every experiment and report.
• Collaborative: You thrive in teamwork and cross-functional R&D environments.
• Driven: You take ownership of projects and deliver measurable results.

Application Process:

We look forward to receiving your application! Once submitted, our team will review your profile and contact you for the next steps. We aim for an efficient and transparent process.

About Sperton:

Sperton is a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, delivering fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consultant hiring, and global mobility services.

📩 Sound like a good fit?

Apply now and send us your CV — we’d love to hear from you!