R&D Polymer Chemist — Adhesives & Coatings, Scale-Up

Avery Dennison Corporation; Mill Hall (Clinton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program eligible /

Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a hands-on R&D Chemist at our Mill Hall facility to drive benchtop synthesis and formulation of next‑generation adhesives and coatings for our Label and Graphic Materials business. You will focus on lab-scale polymer development and oversee scale-up through pilot and full production.

You will collaborate across teams, translate commercial strategies into technical solutions, and pursue innovative material options while aligning with manufacturing and cost

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Chemistry or Polymer Science required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and ability to balance multiple projects.
• Proven ability to work across multi-functional teams.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in polymer development.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on synthesis and formulation of adhesives and coatings for LGM.
• Oversee lab-scale development and scale-up to pilot and production.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and share technical results with teams.
• Convert product requirements into actionable work plans and collaborate with customers.
• Travel up to 25% for trials and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Creative/innovative mindset

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry or Polymer Science

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a hands-on R&D Chemist at our Mill Hall facility to drive benchtop synthesis and formulation of next‑generation adhesives and coatings for our Label and Graphic Materials business. You will focus on lab-scale polymer development and oversee scale-up through pilot and full production.

You will collaborate across teams, translate commercial strategies into technical solutions, and pursue innovative material options while aligning with manufacturing and cost