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

Innovative solutions from Avery Dennison are developed and driven by a truly passionate R&D department. Our chemists’ in-depth knowledge and skills are the foundation for many cutting edge adhesive technologies and materials - for solutions that inspire packaging trends across industries and around the globe. 

We invest constantly in scientific research, product development and innovative design. It means we can enable branding that solves our customers' diverse challenges around the world. A spirit of curiosity, and a determination to meet new challenges in the marketplace have helped Avery Dennison to become a global leader in the materials science industry. 

To continue our success we're looking for an enthusiastic colleague, who is passionate and curious, to join our Application Laboratory team. As a Technician you will support the team in the development and launch of label solutions for hundreds of kinds of (custom) applications and material innovations for the world's manufacturers, converters and consumers.

The work covers the execution of test methods related to the properties of pressure sensitive materials. A significant part of the work includes the execution of specific product application tests to validate product performance against our customers needs. It also includes the development of new test methods and the support of pilot plant, production trials and project execution. You will work in close cooperation with the product development engineers.

Responsibilities:

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

Interpret and report data and other information of tests, in order to support the team. Test data needs to be provided with clear conclusions and recommendations.

Gauge, calibrate and maintain (small repairs and cleaning) of the equipment in order to generate high quality data and products.

Plan own duties and coordinate tasks on the work floor and to trainees, observe and discuss possible conflicts with the team coordinators to make sure the information reaches the requester in time.

Participate in product and process improvements by driving and executing new initiatives, assistance in implementing to increase the effectiveness of duties.

Observe 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 and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

Qualification: MLO/HLO in a relevant science field or equivalent experience

1-3 years of work experience in a lab environment 

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

High level of accuracy

Proactive approach 

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

Well-organized 

Service oriented attitude

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)