Global Packaging R&D Laboratory Technician

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

The Packaging R&D Laboratory Technician supports the development, validation, and standardization of packaging solutions by performing laboratory tests, simulations and evaluations on packaging materials and systems. The role ensures that packaging concepts, materials, and technologies comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and performance criteria, contributing to innovation, quality, and sustainability objectives. The role also includes the management and maintenance of the packaging R&D laboratory, SOP and technical documentation of equipment and calibration schedules

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Conduct laboratory tests on primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials (e.g. plastics, paperboard, glass, metals, laminates)
• Execute standard and non-standard test methods (e.g. mechanical, barrier, physical, functional testing) according to internal procedures and international standards
• Prepare samples, prototypes, and test setups to support R&D projects, standards development, and technology evaluations
• Support packaging trials, pilot tests, and comparative evaluations of materials and suppliers
• Support the development, maintenance, and validation of global packaging standards and specifications
• Support project teams by providing timely technical testing support
• Assist in evaluating new packaging technologies, materials, and testing methodologies
• Ensure test metods and laboratory activities are aligned with internal standards, industry norms, and regulatory frameworks
• Contribute data and technical input to standards documentation, technical guidelines, and best practices
• Accurately record test conditions, results, and observations in laboratory systems and reports
• Analyse test results and prepare clear technical summaries and data packages for R&D stakeholders
• Maintain traceability and consistency of test data to support decision-making and audits
• Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration, maintenance, and readiness
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory processes, test methods, and workflows
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety rules, quality systems, and good laboratory practices (GLP)
• Manage laboratory consumables and support inventory control related to testing activities
• Maintains active relationships and technical alignment with packaging laboratories across the organization, promoting consistency and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to the operational and development overview of the Technical Specification repository platform, including managing massive uploads, consistent changes, integration of missing parameters, and other required technical tasks

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Packaging R&D Teams
• Quality and Regulatory functions
• Supervisors and Managers of Supply Chain
• Global Procurement
• Global Operations and Manufacturing functions
• Production Plants Quality and Packaging personnel
• Othe Regions Packaging R&D Laboratory technicians

External:

• Suppliers
• Co-manufacturers
• Third-Party Laboratories
• Research Centres

Experience Required

2–5 years of experience in a packaging, materials, or industrial laboratory environment (R&D or quality)

Experience with laboratory testing equipment and standardized test methods is preferred

Education / Professional Qualifications

Technical Diploma or associate degree in one of the following fields:

• Packaging Technology
• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing or Process Technology

Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in:

• Packaging Engineering or Packaging Science
• Materials Science
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Training:

• Formal training in laboratory testing methods
• Training or certifications related to Sustainability and environmental impact of packaging

Skills

• Team working (i.e. ability to work with others across all boundaries to reach common objectives)
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Structured and methodical approach to laboratory work
• Able to work within a lab environment and operate typical laboratory equipment
• Ability to execute prototyping through different digital equipment like 3D printers and plotters. FEM analysis tools are a plus for the role
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good knowledge of English (spoken and written) in a technical/business environment. Other languages are a plus
• Proactive, curious, and continuous improvement mindset
• Keen understanding of good manufacturing and laboratory practices, especially within food and beverage industry, is required
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are required
• Good negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to align the different interests of internal parties
• Strong safety, quality and maintenance background is a plus
• Ability to develop and make presentations
• Good trouble shooting skills and multitasking skills
• Data analysis experience is required
• Competent in Microsoft Office Applications

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement.  Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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