R&D Lab Technician - 7am-4pm

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

Avery Dennison is seeking an R&D Technician II/Analyst to join the Materials Group North America Innovation Center in Mentor, Ohio. This position will be in the Materials Science and Analytical group which is responsible for developing, optimizing, and characterizing materials technologies worldwide. In this role, the successful candidate will conduct product performance testing and characterization as well as possessing expertise in a testing area or material component to help establish test methods and provide analysis for project teams in a leading company. This role is on day shift, 7am-4pm.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine analytical tests including but not limited to surface science characterization (Optical microscopy, SEM, AFM, Drop Shape Analyzer, Profilometer) and product performance testing, prototyping, etc. under the supervision of senior technical staff members.
• Ability to interface and collaborate with technical teams to help perform testing and provide results for further analysis.
• Proactively develop and update test methods.
• Forecast promise date completion with all assigned requests, managing time to juggle multiple requests while ensuring on-time completion.
• Creating sample materials according to our standard procedure.
• Conducting requested tests according to our standard procedure with high accuracy.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and report data to the customer/colleague. Utilize the ELN/LIMS system to carefully curate reports and help with the cogent population of databases.
• Able to handle multiple work streams concurrently.
• Cooperation with the different colleagues and functions within all Avery divisions and external parties (i.e. Marketing, other areas of R&D, Suppliers/Customers).
• Ensuring that all actions comply with our safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree in Polymer/Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-2  years of lab experience.
• Experience in other surface science techniques (XPS, XRF) and/or polymer characterization is a plus. 
• Must demonstrate excellent problem solving skills coupled with creativity, versatility and analytical thinking in designing experiments to solve technical problems.
• Must possess excellent hands-on experimentation skills including wet-lab skills. Prior experience in adhesives or plastics industries is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to both summarize critical results and to write in-depth technical reports. Prior experience with LIMS/ELN software and database is a plus.
• Fast learner, meticulous attention to detail and scientific curiosity.
• Proficient computer skills (familiarity with Microsoft- and other software).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Well-organized and with a service oriented attitude.
• Can-do attitude: skilled in executing experiments and trials per instruction; demonstrated scientific acumen and strategic thinking in obtaining results..
• Skilled in developing documentation of experimental results and interpretations.
• Skilled in making moderately complex mathematical computations.
• Proven experience in completing moderately complex technical assignments without immediate supervision; analyzing moderately complex data and preparing effective reports and recommendations.
• Skilled in interfacing effectively with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.
• Solid scientific and engineering knowledge and experience in specific fields.
• Capable of working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Environmental awareness and safety conscious.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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