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ERG · 2 days ago

Senior Packaging LCA Specialist

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Support private, industry, and government clients to assess environmental outcomes associated with products

Identify preferred products, processes, and policies for sustainability analysis

Create new approaches for sustainability analysis

Manage project teams to deliver data-driven projects to clients

Focus on LCA analyses of food and beverage packaging

Qualification

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Data-driven sustainability analysisLife cycle assessmentPackaging sector expertiseEnvironmental scienceEconomicsPolicy analysisEnvironmental consultingData analysisComputer skillsLCA software SimaProLCA software openLCAExcelWordPowerPointPython proficiencyProblem-solvingSystems thinkingQuantitative skillsCritical thinkingIntellectual curiosityHighly motivatedDetail-orientedProfessional attitudeTeamworkCommunication skillsEnvironmental Product DeclarationsProduct Category Rules

Required

Passion for and experience in data-driven sustainability analysis

4 to 7 years of applied professional experience in life cycle assessment

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

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

Preferred

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

May also consider a Bachelor's degree with sufficient life cycle assessment experience

Preferred experience with environmental product declarations and product category rules