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As a Materials Technologist you will be working within our Global Technical Science & Technology team who provide extraordinary technical leadership for Diageo's global portfolio across Whisky, Spirits, Beer, Ready-to-Drink and Non-Alcoholic beverages. This role plays a key part in supporting the improvement of Diageo's manufacturing processes and enabling new opportunities through insight and technical knowledge. You will carry out analytical measurements and investigative work within the Packaging Technology Laboratory, contributing to a variety of projects related to packaging testing and qualification. These projects may include Brand Change & Innovation, Quality, Supplier Development, Procurement, Sustainable Packaging and Luxury Packaging. You will report directly to the Laboratory Senior Specialist - Packaging (Packaging Laboratory Manager) and support them in the continuous development and enhancement of laboratory capabilities and ways of working. The role is based at the Diageo Technical Centre in Menstrie, within the Packaging Technology Laboratory. You will collaborate with teams and manufacturing sites across the globe and may be required to occasionally travel internationally. Key Accountabilities:

• Compliance - Operate within, support and actively contribute to the laboratory's compliance agenda, including health & safety, financial protocols and environmental standards.
• Packaging Testing Expertise - Demonstrate an understanding of packaging materials used across the beverage alcohol industry and testing these materials. Understand the development of emerging or novel materials, risk management and test method development. Show curiosity and drive improvements in these areas.
• Component Testing - Apply packaging test methods, operate and maintain test equipment, and support method development. Conduct lab testing, understand Diageo's Design for Quality, assess component/machine interactions, and perform risk assessments with appropriate mitigations.
• Project Management - Manage workstreams or smaller projects using fundamental project management principles to deliver on time and to scope.
• Business Communication - Translate technical information into clear, engaging communication. Stay commercially aware and take ownership of business impact, benefits, risks and opportunities.
• Technical Business Support - Use technical knowledge and experience to be responsible for the resolution of complex and time-sensitive technical issues, providing practical and effective solutions to support the business.
  
  We're looking for a technically skilled and motivated individual who is passionate about packaging, materials science and delivering high-quality results.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
• A degree in a relevant science or engineering field with experience in a materials production environment or a relevant laboratory setting
• Understanding of materials and components used in food and beverage packaging with hands-on experience in testing packaging materials.
• Food safety knowledge - Good working knowledge of hygiene standards, including HACCP principles.
• Auditing Experience - Lead ISO9001 audit qualification and experience would be a strong advantage.
• Communication Skills - Strong analytical, planning, and organisational abilities. Cultural awareness and the ability to adapt your communication style
• Customer Focus - A strong understanding of customer and business needs.
• Professional Network - An active and well-established network in materials science that supports positioning the team as a global centre of excellence.
  
  With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company known for our wonderful collection of iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, Guinness and more.
Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with hardworking people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating! About the Function Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture., Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. Join us, and you will be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you will be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You will be part of - and help build - an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, attitudes, and more. And you will help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate. We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you will have the backing you need to test innovative ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let us unlock a brighter, more exciting future together. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world's best people. We are looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness, and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!