Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products and solutions, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2021 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

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

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Avery Dennison is looking for an Analytical Chemist with experience in materials, particularly polymers characterization, and demonstrated strength in spectroscopy. The position will be with the Materials Science and Characterization (MSC) Group, which primarily supports R&D activities at Avery Dennison’s Mentor, OH location, chartered to support and resolve technical problems ranging from long term projects to urgent manufacturing and quality issues stemming from locations across Avery Dennison’s global operations. Astute problem solving by expertly integrating sound spectroscopic structure elucidation along with pertinent data analytics (e.g. Chemometrics) are the most desirable traits we are seeking.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct analyses using Spectroscopic techniques (FTIR, micro-FTIR, Raman, NMR, SFG-IR) to solve ambitious problems in the fields of chemistry, material science, and engineering that are important to Avery Dennison. The main focus will be to characterize and investigate polymeric materials, small molecules, and mixtures and their interactions within a highly multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.
• Apply skills and knowledge in the field of Spectroscopy & Statistics to develop and implement test methods for problem solving and new product development projects.
• Interpret data, write technical reports, and communicate analytical results with MSC and divisional scientists in a high-quality, professional, and timely manner.
• Conceive, develop and validate test methods for both routine and non-routine analyses, help identify trends and solve problems at the elemental level using sound fundamentals and creativity.
• Apply a combination of experimental techniques and data analysis using Chemometrics to elucidate fundamental polymer structure determination and complex formulations.
• Apply LIMS / Data Management Systems / Knowledge Management and establish reference libraries.
• Develop and validate standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both routine and non-routine analysis, help identify trends and solve problems at the elemental level using sound fundamentals and creativity.
• Adeptly troubleshoot, maintain and coordinate existing Spectroscopic instruments. Seek out and evaluate new characterization tools and approaches to support new product development and apply cogent problem-solving strategies.
• Efficiently prioritize and deploy self and other resources.
• Inventory and order materials to maintain lab supplies in conjunction with other lab staff.
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory safety audits.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related subject area.
• 2+ years of related industrial research.
• A solid background in either vibrational or NMR Spectroscopy as applied to polymeric and small molecules. Demonstrated expertise in Spectroscopic techniques including maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Experience with data analytics, Chemometrics models (R-Studio, MATLAB) is highly desirable.
• Experience with hyphenated techniques AFM-IR, TGA-IR, LC-IR highly desirable.
• Knowledge of polymers/coatings and techniques to characterize these, as well as a good breadth in general, organic, and polymer chemistry principles and practices is desirable.
• Effective written and oral communications. Ability to work across functional groups and divisions.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems using the above mentioned fields and techniques.
• High level of motivation, initiative, and energy.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to interact effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Less than 10% travel expected.

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.

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