Company Description

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, 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 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 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

AD Procerta is an independent label testing institute under the umbrella of Avery Dennison, a market leader in pressure sensitive labels. AD Procerta is offering label material testing to external customers, such as pharmaceutical and automotive companies.  AD Procerta is aiming to provide its customers with high quality results while respecting each customer’s testing needs and maintaining short reporting times. Each request is tailor-made to suit our customer’s needs, and thus no request is the same.

To continue our success we are looking for an enthusiastic Lab Technician to join the AD Procerta team. 

The Lab Technician will be responsible not only for performing the tests, but also for helping the AD Procerta maintain and expand its accreditation. He / she is expected to help the lab and the quality manager with various lab related tasks, ensure that the calibration of equipment and the intermediate checks are performed on time, and work on the validation of new test methods. Additionally, he / she is expected to participate in the yearly audits, in order to maintain our accreditation.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Plan the testing and report within deadlines

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

Perform the requested tests according to our ISO/IEC 17025 quality system

Interpret and report data and other information of tests to the technical manager

Calibrate and maintain (small repairs and cleaning) of the equipment in order to generate high quality data 

Help with the validation and implementation of new tests and methods

Write Standard Operating Procedures

Follow the processes of our Quality System and signal potential issues

Fill in the QC charts and observe / report trends - investigate possible causes

Follow safety and quality procedures, observe bottlenecks, make suggestions for improvement in order to secure the safety for oneself, staff and visitors and aim for a higher safety, quality and client satisfaction

Qualifications

MLO/HLO in a relevant science field or equivalent experience 

Work experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 or GLP accredited laboratory preferred 

Prior experience in our (or adjacent) industry is an advantage 

Able to work independently with minimum supervision, after the completion of the training

Living within an acceptable commutable distance of the laboratory, as this role is full-time on site 

High level of accuracy

Well-organized / Good time-planning skills / Good in multitasking

Service oriented attitude

Proactive approach 

Good communication skills

Motivated, enthusiastic, and a good team player

Basic computer skills (familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet programs)

Fluency in English (written and spoken)

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)