R&D Lab Technician - Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Kickstart Your Engineering Career with Avery Dennison!

Recent College Graduate? Passionate about Innovation?

Avery Dennison is seeking a Research & Development Lab Technician to join the Performance Tapes Division. The R&D Lab Technician will support innovation and new technology development in North America. This role is focused on tactical lab execution of testing for new product development, and automotive specification testing. A major part of the work includes the execution of specific product application tests to validate product performance against our customer’s needs. You will work in close cooperation with product development engineers, and tech service engineers and support electric battery and automotive account managers. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Detailed-oriented and capable of delivering professional reports for critical product development projects

• Creating sample material according to our standard procedures Conduct experiments/studies to support development efforts.

• Conduct testing, reports, and audits according to our standard procedures like  ISO 17025.

• Ensuring that all actions comply with our safety- and quality procedures

• Responsible for publishing and updating product data sheets

• Registering/storing data and reporting data to the customer/colleague

• Time management - plan your tasks and, if necessary, identify bottlenecks.

• Able to handle multiple work streams concurrently

• Cooperation with the different colleagues and functions within all Avery Dennison divisions and external parties (i.e. Marketing, other areas of R&D, Suppliers/Customers)

• Environmental awareness and safety consciousness.

• Assist other cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, quality, and Engineering in addressing adhesive and product-related issues for customers.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials/Polymer Science, (Bio)Mechanical Engineering or other related subject area required 

• Experience in general laboratory practices and basic data analysis. 

• Excellent hands-on technical skills (i.e. mechanical skills, including but not limited to using small hand tools, creating, setting up, and performing various tests, making samples, etc.)

• Prior experience in similar industries like electric battery application testing, and automotive specification testing is an advantage

• High level of accuracy

• Pro-active approach

• Strong computer skills (familiarity with Microsoft- and other software), and knowledge in statistical analysis of data is a plus.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

• Well-organized and with a service-oriented attitude

• Excellent communication across multiple functional teams at different levels, planning, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to lift to 20 pounds.

• Travel: -5%

Skills & Capabilities:

• Skilled in executing experiments and trials; demonstrated scientific acumen and strategic thinking in obtaining results.

• Skilled in developing documentation of experimental results and interpretations.

• Understanding of computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, ERP software, and function-specific software.

• Skilled in making moderately complex mathematical computations.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.  Good verbal and written skills.

• Skilled in interfacing effectively with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.

• Strong lab protocol knowledge and comfortable with various mechanical test equipment.

• Solid scientific and engineering knowledge.

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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