R&D Technology Technician

Avery Dennison is seeking a R&D Technology Technician 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, they 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 focused on chromatography/spectroscopy (GC-MS, LC-MS, GPC,
and FT-IR) under the supervision of senior technical staff. This includes but is not limited to
testing for VOCs, solvent and monomer residuals, additive analysis and comparative analysis of
different lots of raw materials or products.
● Interact and communicate results with requestors in a timely and effective manner. Focus on
efficient and timely support with emphasis on interpretation of results.
● Assist senior staff with test method optimization, quality claim requests, production process
improvement studies, new product development, and instrument maintenance.
● Support the chromatography team with ordering consumables, and managing solvent waste
disposal.
● Forecast promise date completion for all assigned requests, manage time to balance multiple
requests, and ensure on time completion.
● Build and maintain technical documentation, report data to the customer/colleague, utilize
ELN/LIMS system to accurately record experimental data, track analytical hours, curate reports,
and help populate databases.

Required education, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

● Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Polymer/Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical
Engineering or related degree.
● 1-2 years of lab experience is highly preferred.

● Prior experience with Chromatography (GC-MS and LC-MS) and Spectroscopy (FT-IR)
instrumentation is a significant plus.
● Experience in the adhesives or plastics industries and familiarity with LIMS/ELN software are also
advantageous.
● Strong problem-solving skills, scientific acumen, and strategic thinking in designing experiments
and analyzing data is preferred.
● Excellence in documenting experimental results and writing technical reports.
● Commitment to environmental and safety standards and rigorous laboratory housekeeping.
● Results-driven, self-starter and solution-oriented, committed to professional development. Team
player willing to go above and beyond.

The hourly range for this position is $29.21 - $39.09/hourly.

The hiring hourly rate 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. 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.

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