R&D Technology Generalist I
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Job Location:
Mentor, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Avery Dennison is seeking a R&D Technology Generalist I to join the Materials Group North America Innovation Center in Mentor Ohio. This position will be in the Materials Science and Analytical group which is responsible for developing optimizing and characterizing materials technologies this role they will conduct product performance testing and characterization as well as possess expertise in a testing area or material component to help establish test methods and provide analysis for project teams in a leading company.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Perform routine and moderately complex analytical tests independently focused on chromatography/spectroscopy (GC-MS LC-MS GPC and FT-IR) under the supervision of senior technical staff. This includes but is not limited to testing for VOCs solvent and monomer residuals additive analysis comparative analysis of different lots of raw materials or products.
Interact and communicate results with requestors in a timely and effective manner. Focus on efficient and timely support with emphasis on interpretation of results.
Assist senior staff with test method optimization quality claim requests production process improvement studies new product development and instrument maintenance.
Support the chromatography team with ordering consumables and managing solvent waste disposal.
Forecast promise date completion for all assigned requests manage time to balance multiple requests and ensure on time completion.
Build and maintain technical documentation report data to the customer/colleague utilize ELN/LIMS system to accurately record experimental data track analytical hours curate reports and help populate databases.
Qualifications :
Required education knowledge skills and abilities:
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry Polymer/Materials Science and Engineering Chemical Engineering or related degree. A Masters Degree in these areas is preferred.
Minimum 1-2 years of lab experience. 2-3 years of experience is preferred.
Prior experience with Chromatography (GC-MS and LC-MS) and Spectroscopy (FT-IR) instrumentation is a significant plus. Additional experience in GPC ICP-OES NMR SEM-EDS Raman and/or XRF will be an added advantage.
Experience in the adhesives or plastics industries and familiarity with LIMS/ELN software are also advantageous.
Strong problem-solving skills scientific acumen and strategic thinking in designing experiments and analyzing data is preferred.
Excellence in documenting experimental results interpreting data and writing both summary and in-depth technical reports.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively discuss the objectives of analytical requests interpret results for requestors and exchange technical knowledge within the community of practice meetings.
Ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams to implement cooperative projects.
Meticulous attention to detail scientific curiosity and a strong commitment to environmental and safety standards and rigorous laboratory housekeeping.
Results-driven self-starter and solution-oriented committed to professional development. Team player willing to go above and beyond.
Additional Information :
The salary range for this position is $64000 - 860000/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 candidates 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.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
Avery Dennison is a materials science and manufacturing company specialized in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. Our expertise and global scale enable us to deliver innovative, sustainable and intelligent solutions to customers all over ... View more
