Senior R&D Polymer Chemist – Adhesives & Coatings

Avery Dennison Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 Corporation is seeking a hands-on R&D Chemist at our Mill Hall, PA facility to drive benchtop synthesis and formulation of next-generation adhesives and coatings for label and graphic materials. You will lead polymer development and oversee scale-up toward production while aligning cost constraints.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, scout new materials, and contribute to a robust pipeline of high-impact cost-out ideas, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS/MS in Chemistry or Polymer Science, with at least 5 years experience in polymer design, synthesis, formulating and scale-up.
• Experience in commercial product development – particularly in the acrylic pressure sensitive industry including high speed coating and drying a plus.
• Experience in the application of pressure sensitive adhesives in the label industry is highly desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of statistical design of experiments.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Well-developed time management skills with the ability to balance and/or lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Consistent track record of effective team member roles on multi-functional teams comprised of R&D, Operations, Legal, and Commercial/Customer personnel.
• Ability to foster creativity/innovation while ensuring project progress and lab efficiency

Responsibilities

• Apply a hands-on approach and scientific principles of adhesion, polymer synthesis and formulating methods and design for a variety of technical projects in support of LGM-NA growth and cost-out goals.
• Lead development of experimental designs, oversee testing, interpret data, and prepare technical reports for internal teams.
• Translate new product requirements into actionable work plans and assist project teams; travel up to 25% to gather customer needs and collaborate.
• Define projects for other Applications Laboratory staff.

Skills

Polymer design

Polymer synthesis

Scale-up

Formulation

Communication skills

Education

BS in Chemistry

MS in Polymer Science

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a hands-on R&D Chemist at our Mill Hall, PA facility to drive benchtop synthesis and formulation of next-generation adhesives and coatings for label and graphic materials. You will lead polymer development and oversee scale-up toward production while aligning cost constraints.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, scout new materials, and contribute to a robust pipeline of high-impact cost-out ideas, with up to 25% travel.