Eastern Research Group
Senior Packaging LCA Specialist
Eastern Research Group, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.ERG is seeking a dynamic and technically strong Senior Packaging LCA Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be joining a growing team of professionals who focus on quality work and fostering collaborative, long-term relationships.Job Description:
The ERG Life Cycle Assessment team supports private, industry, and government clients to assess the environmental outcomes associated with products to identify preferred products, processes, and policies and to create new approaches for sustainability analysis.The Senior Packaging LCA Specialist position will involve managing project teams of 2 to 5 staff to deliver data-driven projects to clients. The position will focus on LCA analyses of food and beverage packaging.Qualifications and Skills:
Passion for and experience in data-driven sustainability analysis.A Master's degree in Environmental Science/Management, Engineering, or a field related to life cycle assessment with specific coursework in life cycle assessment or equivalent experience is preferred.4 to 7 years of applied professional experience in life cycle assessment.May also consider a Bachelor's degree with sufficient life cycle assessment experience.Expertise in the packaging sector, preferably for food and beverage packaging.Background in environmental science, engineering, economics, policy analysis, or a related technical field.Demonstrated ability to apply life cycle assessment through work experience, preferably environmental consulting.Preferred experience with environmental product declarations and product category rules.Experience working directly with clients.Experience organizing and leading small teams in a collaborative environment.Familiarity with a wide range of data sources relevant to environmental and policy analysis and the ability to identify and engage experts to conduct research. Capable of identifying key features of complex systems/processes.Well-developed problem-solving, systems thinking, quantitative, and critical thinking skills; intellectual curiosity.Able to formulate solutions to poorly structured problems.Highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and in close collaboration with team members.Energized by working as part of a high-functioning team and demonstrating a professional attitude.Strong computer skills relevant to data manipulation and analysis and experience with LCA software (e.g., SimaPro or openLCA), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Python is strongly preferred.Skilled written and verbal communicator, including the ability to present complex information that is understandable to a non-technical audience.$90,000 - $120,000 a year
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.
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The ERG Life Cycle Assessment team supports private, industry, and government clients to assess the environmental outcomes associated with products to identify preferred products, processes, and policies and to create new approaches for sustainability analysis.The Senior Packaging LCA Specialist position will involve managing project teams of 2 to 5 staff to deliver data-driven projects to clients. The position will focus on LCA analyses of food and beverage packaging.Qualifications and Skills:
Passion for and experience in data-driven sustainability analysis.A Master's degree in Environmental Science/Management, Engineering, or a field related to life cycle assessment with specific coursework in life cycle assessment or equivalent experience is preferred.4 to 7 years of applied professional experience in life cycle assessment.May also consider a Bachelor's degree with sufficient life cycle assessment experience.Expertise in the packaging sector, preferably for food and beverage packaging.Background in environmental science, engineering, economics, policy analysis, or a related technical field.Demonstrated ability to apply life cycle assessment through work experience, preferably environmental consulting.Preferred experience with environmental product declarations and product category rules.Experience working directly with clients.Experience organizing and leading small teams in a collaborative environment.Familiarity with a wide range of data sources relevant to environmental and policy analysis and the ability to identify and engage experts to conduct research. Capable of identifying key features of complex systems/processes.Well-developed problem-solving, systems thinking, quantitative, and critical thinking skills; intellectual curiosity.Able to formulate solutions to poorly structured problems.Highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and in close collaboration with team members.Energized by working as part of a high-functioning team and demonstrating a professional attitude.Strong computer skills relevant to data manipulation and analysis and experience with LCA software (e.g., SimaPro or openLCA), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Python is strongly preferred.Skilled written and verbal communicator, including the ability to present complex information that is understandable to a non-technical audience.$90,000 - $120,000 a year
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.
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