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

Responsibilities as a Lab Coordinator :

 

Coordination of operational lab activities including: Leading regular lab team meetings, managing incoming lab requests, tracking and distributing actions within the team, acting as an interface to other groups and departments, ensure that key performance indicator (KPI) targets of all lab areas are achieved.

Coordination of the lab’s technical capabilities ensuring up to date documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), tracking and coordinating machine maintenance & consumable stocks, streamlining procedures and identifying gaps in current capabilities.

Interfacing and & communication to requesters from different functions and regions: Lead meetings with an extended team including lab requesters, handle escalations and provide guidance on the selection of most suitable test methods.

Operational lab activities including people leadership, support and coaching of lab personnel.

Leading function as a safety responsible for the assigned areas and acting as an interface to the regional safety committee, taking accountability for assigned actions, procedures and required documentation.

 

Responsibilities as a Weathering Technologist :

 

Providing expertise in durability & weathering of polymers and self-adhesive films.

Accountable for all tests performed in the EU weathering lab and outdoor weathering site.

Technical consulting and regular exchange with requesters and stakeholders on weathering-related topics.

Technical guidance and supervision of weathering lab technicians.

Manage suppliers and service partners for weathering equipment.

Development of new weathering methods and evaluation of novel test approaches.

Qualifications

HBO BSc degree related to Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry or comparable field.

Experience in people management and leading a team.

2-5 years of work experience in a lab environment, preferably related to the development of polymers, film constructions or coatings.

Knowledge on polymers, chemistry of polymeric materials, preferably knowledge on adhesives.

Knowledge on testing and analysis of polymeric materials.

Knowledge in polymer degradation and aging.

Well-organized 

High level of accuracy and attention to details

High level of independency

Service-oriented and proactive attitude

Good communication skills to internal and external stakeholders

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)