Job Summary
The R&D Technical Specialist is responsible for guiding the synthesis and formulation processes of adhesives and coatings at the benchtop level while facilitating their transition into pilot and full production. This role entails working closely with diverse teams to convert commercial strategies into actionable technical solutions and to foster innovation through exploration of new materials.
Responsibilities
- Lead the benchtop synthesis and formulation of adhesive and coating products.
- Oversee the transition of products from development to pilot and full-scale production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with commercial strategies.
- Drive innovation by scouting for new materials and technologies.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or Polymer Science.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in polymer design and scale-up processes.
- Strong proficiency in statistical design of experiments.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively manage multiple projects and collaborate across various departments.
Avery Dennison provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
