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Paper recycling laboratory Technologist

Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison

Oegstgeest, Netherlands
Posted on Nov 29, 2024

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

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 Paper recycling laboratory Technologist you will support the team in the development and launch of label solutions for different applications and material innovations for the world's manufacturers, converters and consumers

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate, document and support the set up of a dedicated laboratory space for paper-based products recycling and analysis;
  • Develop and implement SOP’s related to recycling tests;
  • Perform application laboratory tests of products under development;
  • Interpret and report data and other information of test;
  • Preparation of reports and information for internal and external customers;
  • Cooperation with the different colleagues and functions within all Avery divisions and external parties (i.e. Marketing, other areas of R&D, Suppliers/Customers);
  • Gauge, calibrate and maintain (small repairs and cleaning) of the equipment in order to generate high quality data and products;
  • Participate in product and process improvements by driving and executing new initiatives;
  • 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

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

  • Qualification: MLO/HLO/ BSc in a relevant science field or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of work experience in a lab testing/ analysis environment in the paper or paper-based materials industry
  • Prior experience with SOP administrative systems
  • Knowledge or experience with paper recycling processes is highly desirable (pulp disintegrator, fractionator, flotation cell, screener, hand sheet former)
  • Ability to manage projects in a highly organized manner
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues across different departments
  • High level of accuracy
  • Proactive approach
  • Basic computer skills
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken, or the willingness to take a course to get to the required level)

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK:

We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:

  • Structured learning and development
  • Mentoring program
  • Competitive total rewards

At Avery Dennison we do what we love and we love what we do.

We look forward to receiving your application.