Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2018 were $7.2 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is seeking a 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 possess expertise in a testing area or material component to help establish test methods and provide analysis for project teams in a leading company.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ·  Perform routine analytical tests including but not limited to composition measurements (Chromatography and Spectroscopy) 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 reporting data to the customer/colleague. Utilize ELN/LIMS system and 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer/Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-2  year of lab experience.
• Exceptional candidates with 5-10 years experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Highly preferred is experience in the area of chemical separations applied to synthetic polymeric materials, specifically: GPC/SEC (MALS experience preferred); HPLC of polymer extractables; LC/MS of low mass polymers; GC/MS of polymer related volatiles; solid fundamental knowledge of reversed-phase and normal phase HPLC mechanisms and method design.
• Proficient computer skills (familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Docs platform). Preferred is experience with analytical chromatography and spectroscopy software packages such as the following: Agilent Chemstation and Mass Hunter, Waters Empower 3, Wyatt Astra, Thermo Chromeleon, GRAMS AI, and Thermo Omnic.  
• Must demonstrate excellent problem solving skills coupled with creativity, versatility and analytical thinking in planning experiments to solve technical problems.
• Must possess excellent hands-on analytical science experimentation skills, including wet-lab skills. Prior experience in adhesives or plastics industries is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to both summarize critical results and 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.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
• Well-organized with a service oriented attitude.
• Can-do attitude: skilled in executing experiments and trials per instruction; demonstrated scientific acumen and strategic thinking for obtaining results.
• 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 with recommendations for further work.
• Skilled at interfacing effectively with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.
• Capable of working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Environmental awareness and safety conscious attitude.

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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