Company Description

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.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [email protected]. 

Job Description

At Avery Dennison, we are looking for a Laboratory Technician to be based in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands, in  our local weathering lab and to be working in close cooperation with the Graphics application and digital print labs. The work covers conducting accelerated aging and artificial weathering tests on products and components. Furthermore, the activities focus on execution of test methods related to the properties of pressure sensitive materials, including the execution of specific application tests to validate product performance against our customers needs. It also includes the development of new test methods and continuous improvement activities for the Graphics lab operations. You will work in close cooperation with the product development engineers.

Responsibilities :

Plan and conduct accelerated aging and artificial weathering tests in agreement with the customer specifications in cooperation with the weathering and formulation teams

Create sample material and conduct requested tests according to our standard procedures

Analyze and interpret experimental results acquired

Perform regular calibration and maintenance tasks on weathering equipment according to defined procedures

Support for graphics application projects: 

Prepare sample material according to specifications in order to test the properties of these materials.

Interpret and report data and other information of application tests, in order to support the division. 

Support for digital print lab activities:

Prepare sample material and perform tests according to standard operating procedures in order to evaluate printing performance.

Provide support in the development of new products in close cooperation with development engineers

Maintain and communicate results through written and verbal summaries, tests reports and gate review updates

Work closely with regional labs to understand their needs and how to incorporate these needs into new product platforms

Cooperate with different colleagues and functions within all Avery Dennison divisions and external parties (i.e. Marketing, other areas of R&D, Suppliers/Customers)

Qualifications

Qualification: Technical Education (MBO)

Able to perform analytical tasks independently

2-5 years of work experience in a Chemical or Materials Science lab environment, preferably with pressure sensitive materials

Strong analytical, problem solving and innovative solution capabilities

High level of accuracy and attention to details

Good computer skills (familiarity with Google Workspace, Word processing and Spreadsheet programs

Well-organized 

Service-oriented and proactive attitude

Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Enthusiastic and curious 

Flexibility and dynamicity

Strong Teamwork attitude: must be able to work independently as well as work with a diverse team

Additional Information

We offer:

Attractive salary packageWorkplace & work hours flexibilityStructured learning and development / Mentoring program International environment Events such as International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc. A growing and welcoming team with good spirit!

Who we are! - Our Story:

Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups: 

EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of womenMental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplaceUnite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html 

At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison (linkedin.com/company/avery-dennison/life/emea)