Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 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

Responsible for the daily operation of the R&D Applications Lab, including resourcing and scheduling of testing, communicating with test submitters, and developing and maintaining a State-of-the-Art test lab as part of the Materials Group North America - Mentor Innovation Center.

• Distribute testing for maximum lab efficiency ensuring alignment with organizational priorities

• Maintain lab compliance according to ISO/UL/CSA or other agency requirements for testing and documentation

• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated 

• Support local and external test submitters when needed by providing testing recommendations

• Drive Continuous Improvement and Process Changes

• Create and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Maintain a safe and well-organized workplace, ensuring that direct reports follow all best practices and safety initiatives, including 5S

• Train others on specific tests and laboratory best practices

• Assists in the specification, selection and purchase of test instrumentation and related equipment

• Ensure the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all R&D test data & records

• PFS super user providing feedback, support, and training 

• Manage direct reports by scheduling work, addressing resourcing constraints/levels, interviewing new prospects, defining initial & cross-training, leading talent development, performance coaching & mentoring, GPS set-up and review, payroll, and paid-time-off oversight

• Conducts testing (<25% of time)

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Laboratory and your assigned Product Line Team (PLT)

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent experience preferred 

• 5+ years experience with testing, measurement equipment and SOP development/training

• Strong scientific and engineering knowledge 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and LIMS systems (i.e., PFS)

• Ability to work directly with customers to develop application specific testing

• New Test Method development experience 

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

• Comfort with data analysis

• Growth mindset

This position will be based in Mentor, Ohio with full-time in-person expectations.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $96,000 / year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Experienced Avery Dennison employees who are interested in this position and have questions regarding how the hiring range listed above may apply to them should contact their HR representative.  Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.  

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.

Reasonable Accommodations Notice

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.