Amber Barron
About Amber Barron
Amber Barron is a Corporate R&D Scientist at Procter & Gamble, specializing in sustainable materials and packaging. She has a background in material characterization and a focus on cradle-to-cradle development.
Corporate R&D Scientist at Procter & Gamble
Amber Barron currently holds the position of Corporate R&D Scientist at Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she began in 2020. Her work focuses on investigating novel packaging materials and business models that align with Procter & Gamble's 'Ambition 2030' sustainability goals. Amber specializes in the identification and development of alternative moisture barrier materials, essential for enhancing the recyclability and biodegradation of products.
Professional Experience in Sustainable Materials
Prior to her current role, Amber Barron served as an Associate Scientist Intern in Sustainable Materials for Products & Packaging at Procter & Gamble in 2019. She also carried out research and development as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Utah College of Engineering in the Greater Salt Lake City Area from 2019 to 2020. Her experience in materials characterization dates back to her internships at the Materials Characterization Lab at the University of Utah in 2018 and 2017.
Educational Background
Amber Barron completed her Master's of Science degree from the University of Utah in 2020, following a Bachelor's of Science degree from the same institution, which she completed in 2020. Her academic endeavors have provided a robust foundation in material science and sustainability, complementing her professional experiences.
Early Career and Other Roles
Amber's early career includes various internships and roles that have shaped her expertise. She worked as a Design and Development Engineering Intern at Biomerics in 2016 and as a Radio-frequency Tipped Catheter Assembler at FrogWorks from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, Amber founded and served as a Research and Development Engineer at SHERO, LLP from 2015 to 2019 in Bountiful, Utah.
Sustainability and Innovation in Packaging
Amber's current work is centered on cradle-to-cradle development, focusing on reuse models, and enhancing the recyclability, compostability, and biodegradability of packaging materials. Her role is integral to pushing forward Procter & Gamble's sustainability initiatives, aligning packaging innovations with the company's 'Ambition 2030' goals.