R&D Materials Technician II — Aging & Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Employee Assistance Program eligible

Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking an R&D Technician II for the Materials Group North America Innovation Center in Mentor, Ohio. You will perform weathering and analytical testing, maintain equipment, and contribute to projects across Graphics and Durables applications.

The role requires a science or engineering background, 1–2 years lab experience, and strong hands-on experimentation skills. Collaboration across teams and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of lab experience.
• Experience with weathering and accelerated aging tests is a plus.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong math, science and engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests related to accelerated aging and analytical tests (FTIR, UV-Vis, GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, GPC).
• Operate and maintain lab equipment; troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare samples, collect data, and finalize test reports per SOPs.
• Use ELN/LIMS and maintain calibration/maintenance records.
• Ensure safety and quality procedures are followed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Hands-on experimentation

Team communication

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Forensic Sciences

Tools

ELN/LIMS system

Weathering test equipment

Job description

Avery Dennison is seeking an R&D Technician II for the Materials Group North America Innovation Center in Mentor, Ohio. You will perform weathering and analytical testing, maintain equipment, and contribute to projects across Graphics and Durables applications.

The role requires a science or engineering background, 1–2 years lab experience, and strong hands-on experimentation skills. Collaboration across teams and adherence to safety standards are essential.