Quality Process Chemist

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 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
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Avery Dennison is hiring a Process Chemist with experience in polymerization and analytical skills to support our production team in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania.  

Reporting to the Technical Manager, this scientist will support the production of acrylic polymers for the global adhesive market. You will assist in the development of new products, trouble shoot production issues, address customer issues, and be the process chemistry expert.  

Representative Activities

• Conduct hands-on lab scale polymerizations and formulated prototypes of adhesives and coatings

• Setup and conduct experiments, perform relevant application and analytical testing in the laboratory

• Translate new product requirements to manufacturing capability

• Support the introduction and qualification of new products and new raw materials

• Assist in the troubleshooting of process upsets, and product-related issues at the customer

• Assist in root cause analysis of upset conditions

• Design and conduct lab scale experiments for process improvements in the plant

• Coach technician and lab support colleagues to assist in their development

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, or a comparable field

Experience:

• At least 4 years of professional experience in the area of either quality, synthesis, or formulation and scale-up of polymers.

• Sound knowledge of polymerization, characterization and curing processes

• Proven knowledge of analytical techniques and materials characterization methods

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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