Packaging Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it. 

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market. 

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health. 

Our uniqueness means: 

• We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.  

• We are team players;  

• We are doers;  

• We are customer-centric;  

• We are innovators . 

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better. 

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together. 

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find  INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our  CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply.  

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Packaging Technologist for our Shawnee, KS site.  

• Support development and optimization of primary packaging components (bottles, blister packs, vials, closures, seals) for new and existing products
• Investigate and resolve packaging-related deviations, complaints, and non-conformances
• Work with suppliers to specify, evaluate, and qualify packaging materials and components
• Support packaging validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in collaboration with Quality and Engineering
• Contribute to technical assessments for change controls affecting primary packaging
• Liaise with Manufacturing to troubleshoot line issues related to packaging fit, compatibility, and performance
• Maintain packaging specifications, drawings, and technical documentation
• Support container closure integrity testing and stability packaging studies
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., cGMP, USP/EP standards) for packaging materials

• Create prototype packaging and product displays based on project briefs and brand standards.
• Run production trials and transport tests to evaluate package strength, shelf-life, and environmental stability.
• Research eco-friendly materials and methods to reduce waste and lower production costs.
• Work with internal design, manufacturing, and quality teams, as well as external suppliers.
• Support technical troubleshooting across the packaging supply chain and production environments.
• Build strong relationships with strategic packaging suppliers to stay ahead of trends and capabilities.

About You :

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (packaging science, materials science, mechanical engineering or similar).
• 5+ years of experience in packaging development and/or engineering
• Familiarity with cGMP, packaging validation, and change control processes
• Knowledge of packaging materials, technologies and applications
• Strong understanding of packaging machinery, materials functionality, and design software.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong ability to collaborate and build cross-functional partnerships

Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued.  At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through a strong culture, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

Argenta is an equal-opportunity employer

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