R&D Laboratory Technician- Day Shift Mentor, OH
Mentor, OH - USA
Job Summary
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Full-time
Company Description
About Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency reduce waste and mitigate loss advance sustainability circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide including home and personal care apparel general retail e-commerce logistics food and grocery pharmaceuticals and automotive we employ approximately 35000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The R&D Lab Technician role is focused on executing and delivering performance testing to support a variety of R&D this role you will be required to learn and excel at using various instruments to determine performance characteristics of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Labels Graphic Materials and Specialty Materials. This role will handle multiple requests in a high volume laboratory requiring the individual to manage their workload to meet required due dates. This is a first shift opportunity working 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
In your role as R&D Laboratory Technician delivering on these responsibilities is critical to success:
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and project leaders
Effectively meet expectations of testing accuracy and turn around time
Multi task and manage a variety of testing timelines and due dates successfully meeting team and individual performance indicators
Ability to effectively navigate a variety of instrument software analytical tools laboratory information management system laboratory equipment instruments and printers.
Comfortable in a high output laboratory environment
Ability to follow all Environmental Health & Safety policies 5S principles and adhere to all Company policies/trainings
Conduct lab testing in support of R&D project teams quality teams production and segment/emerging technology teams
Perform a variety of laboratory tests on raw materials finished products chemicals and equipment
Duties usually consist of making measurements performing quantitative and qualitative physical/application tests
May participate in the development maintenance and refinement of internal quality control and reliability programs
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree Technician Certification and/or Bachelors degree in Chemistry Physics Material Science Engineering or similar field considered a plus
Experience:
1 - 3 years of lab/industry experience in technical environment
Ability to create and follow Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to support ISO management processes including ISO17025 and ISO9001
Technical Skills:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to safety and quality.
Strong understanding of scientific principles and testing procedures.
Proficiency with various testing equipment.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google applications.
Experience with quality management systems (QTL) or electronic laboratory management systems (LMS) is a plus
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication (verbal and written) skills.
WHERE YOULL WORK: Mentor Ohio (30 minutes east of Cleveland Ohio)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting: Regular lifting of materials dies or rollers weighing 10 lbs or less; Occasional lifting of materials weighing 10 to 50 lbs.
Standing: Regular or prolonged standing. Typically standing 3 to 6 hrs per day.
Sitting: Some sitting Typically sitting 2 to 3 hrs per full day
Repetitive Motion: Regular repetitive motion including bending reaching computer work.
Other considerations:
Requires ability to work in temperatures varying from -4 F to 110F in high and low humidity conditions for
limited time intervals.
Requires ability to test large volumes of workload in short turnaround time periods where work is repetitive at
times
Requires ability to work with solvents and chemicals
Requires multitasking handling multiple test requests at the same time.
Requires use of PPE: safety glasses chemical gloves cut gloves safety shoes and more as required.
Requires awareness of pinch points and safety protocols when working.
Requires good mental awareness alertness to surroundings and sight due to potential hazards
Requires good manual dexterity
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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