R&D Technology Technician II/Analyst

Avery Dennison; Mentor (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Care

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking an R&D Technology Technician II/Analyst in Mentor, Ohio to join the Materials Group North America Innovation Center. The role covers materials testing, aging studies, and analytical characterization for Graphics and Durables applications.

You will perform routine tests, prepare samples, and document results in ELN/LIMS systems. The position is on-site in Mentor, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 1–2 years of lab experience.
• Experience with weathering or accelerated aging equipment is preferred.
• Strong math, science, and engineering fundamentals and hands-on skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication and detail orientation.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with solid computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine accelerated aging and analytical tests (FTIR, UV-Vis, GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, GPC).
• Collaborate with technical teams to run tests and share results.
• Prepare samples, collect data, and generate test reports per procedures.
• Utilize ELN/LIMS and help curate databases and SOPs.
• Maintain lab equipment and perform scheduled maintenance with calibration records.

Skills

Hands-on experiments

Data collection

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS

HPLC

GPC

FTIR

UV-Vis

ELN/LIMS

Job description

Company Description

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Why join Avery Dennison:

Benefits:

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Inclusive Care: This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high- quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.
• Retirement Savings: You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Paid Time Off: You start with 10 vacation days in your first year on the job. The longer you work for the Company, the more days you will accrue.
• Life Insurance: Provides twice your base annual salary up to a $50,000 maximum at no cost to you.

Job Description

About the role:

Avery Dennison is seeking an R&D Technology Technician II/Analyst to join the Materials Group North America Innovation Center in Mentor, Ohio. In this role, the position will be within the Materials Science and Analytical group, which is responsible for developing, optimizing, and characterizing materials technologies worldwide. As an R&D Technology Technician II/Analyst, the selected candidate will conduct product performance testing, maintenance, and characterization to meet organizational needs for accelerated weathering testing, outdoor aging, analytical testing, and specific weathering-related projects for Graphics and Durables applications.

Key Responsibilities:

This is an on-site position based in Mentor, Ohio.

• Perform routine tests related to accelerated aging and analytical tests including physical property measurements, spectroscopic (FTIR, UV-VIS), chromatographic (GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, GPC), optical and electron microscopy, and product performance testing under supervision.
• Interface and collaborate with technical teams to help perform testing and provide results for further analysis.
• Prepare samples, accurately collect data and record results, and finish test reports on various research and development projects following standard procedures.
• Utilize ELN/LIMS systems, carefully curate reports, assist with the cogent population of databases, and assist in the development of SOPs.
• Maintain lab equipment, troubleshoot and repair machinery in breakdown situations when necessary, and perform all scheduled internal maintenance according to the PM schedule while maintaining calibration records.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Forensic Sciences, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred, with a minimum of 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Prior experience operating and maintaining weathering and accelerated aging test equipment preferred, along with mechanical inclination and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Solid understanding of basic math, science, and engineering principles, paired with excellent hands-on experimentation skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail, scientific curiosity, and a fast-learning mindset.
• Well-organized service-oriented attitude with general computer skills (familiarity with Microsoft and other software) and the ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information

Pay Transparency:

The hourly range for this position is $24.52-$36.61 / year.

The hiring base salary 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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