R&D Materials Lab Technician II - Weathering & Aging

Avery Dennison; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Mentor, Ohio is seeking an R&D Technician II to join the Materials Group North America Innovation Center. The role focuses on developing, optimizing and characterizing materials for Graphics and Durables applications, performing accelerated aging tests, and contributing to weathering related projects.

You will conduct routine tests (FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis), maintain lab equipment, prepare samples, record data, and generate reports while adhering to safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• 1–2 years of lab experience.
• Experience with weathering and accelerated aging equipment is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong math, science and engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent hands-on experimentation and communication skills.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, ELN/LIMS familiarity).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests related to accelerated aging and analytical tests (FTIR, UV-VIS, GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, GPC).
• Prepare samples, collect data and record results, and finish test reports.
• Maintain lab equipment and troubleshoot as needed; assist in SOP development.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to share results and drive analysis.
• Ensure safety and quality procedures are followed; manage multiple requests.

Skills

FTIR

UV-Vis

GC-MS

LC-MS

HPLC

GPC

Microscopy

Data analysis

Lab troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

ELN/LIMS

Job description

Avery Dennison in Mentor, Ohio is seeking an R&D Technician II to join the Materials Group North America Innovation Center. The role focuses on developing, optimizing and characterizing materials for Graphics and Durables applications, performing accelerated aging tests, and contributing to weathering related projects.

You will conduct routine tests (FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis), maintain lab equipment, prepare samples, record data, and generate reports while adhering to safety and quality