Development Chemist, Materials Scientist

About 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.

We're not just a global leader in materials science and branding solutions; we're a team of passionate individuals committed to bringing brands to life and transforming how businesses connect with their customers. Whether through our Embelex platform, empowering creativity with on-product branding, or our Aftermarket solutions, optimizing apparel production and supply chains, we work together to solve complex challenges and create a more sustainable future.

Our vision unites us: Together, we connect the physical and digital to solve some of the world's most complex challenges

Learn more at https://apparelsolutions.averydennison.com/en

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team via Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com.

Job Description

The position will be on the Embelex Product Materials Team, evaluating new materials, working with new suppliers, supporting new product development and providing root cause analysis to resolve any material-based quality issues.
The position is part of a global ‘Embelex Product Team', with responsibility for supporting the materials used in our current global production of Embelex products (products used to decorate garments, for example, Heat Transfer Labels) As a member of the Materials Team, you will work to identify new suppliers and materials, design material testing plans and evaluate the suitability of new materials for use in our Embelex Products. Sustainability is also a key focus area for this team when selecting new materials. You will use your chemistry / technical expertise knowledge to validate prototype criteria. In this role, you will need to have experience with hands-on lab analysis of coatings, inks, adhesives, and films. You will also support manufacturing pilot and scale-up trials in conjunction with the Product Team. You will use your knowledge of chemistry and technical expertise to support and advise on Compliance requirements, such as Restricted Substances, Raw Material Specifications (RMS) and Incoling Quality Check (IQC) methods for materials.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE :

• Periodically review work with a senior staff member, project leader, and/or the technical manager /director
• Provide detailed documentation for product attributes and supports the technical datasheets for the new materials
• Product/process development investigations of existing proprietary and novel materials
• Determine if requirements for materials are achieved and establish failure ranges.
• Utilising chemistry / technical knowledge to validate that prototype criteria are met and provide detailed reports supporting the feasibility / development stages.
• Technical scouting for new materials
• Conducting material tests, recording observations and compiling test reports
• Position requires hands-on lab preparation of coatings, inks, adhesives, as well as supervising manufacturing pilot and scale up trials in collaboration with engineering and operations.
• Position will involve travel and meeting material suppliers

Qualifications

• B.S. in the sciences with 2+ years experience or MS degree with coating background with specific degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Surface/ Coatings Science, preferred
• Experiences in the following areas are also important: polyurethane; epoxy; vinyl and polyester, pigments, dyes, adhesive systems for both solvent and water on plastic, paper and textile substrates..
• Excellent English language (written and verbal) skills is a requirement
• Excellent computer skills
• Good organization, planning skill and attention to detail
• Ability to interact effectively with both internal cross-functional teams and external partners.
• The position requires excellent problem-solving skills with high levels of motivation, initiative and energy.
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Working knowledge of current digital printing methods, technology, suppliers, and related chemical systems.
• Experience with manufacturing methods used in the dispersion of pigmented systems, mixing, coating, and printing
• Knowledge of fabric/yarn manufacturing processes, printing directly onto fabric
• Knowledge of Heat Transfer Label manufacturing process
• Knowledge relevant to sustainability or environmental studies

Additional Information

Additional information

Who we are! - Our Story:

Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer.

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html

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