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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 Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com.
Job Description
Avery Dennison is looking for a microscopy specialist with experience in characterization materials particularly polymers and a demonstrated strength scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS). The position will be with the analytical group in headquarters EMENA in Oegstgeest, Netherlands, where we support and resolve technical problems ranging from long term projects to urgent manufacturing and quality issues. The position will involve the use of experimental, theoretical and data analysis:
- Perform analyses using scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS) techniques to address complex challenging problems in the fields of chemistry, material science, and engineering that are critical to Avery Dennison. The primary focus will be characterizing and investigating polymeric materials, small molecules and mixtures, with a highly multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.
- Interpret data, write technical reports, and communicate analytical results with team members and cross-functional teams including chemists, engineers and end users in a professional, high- quality and timely manner.
- Conceive, develop and validate test methods for both routine and non-routine analysis, identify trends and solve problems at the elemental level using sound fundamentals and creative thinking.
- Expertly troubleshoot, maintain and administer existing electronic microscopy instrument. Seek out and evaluate new characterization tools and techniques to support new product development and effective problem-solving.
- Efficiently prioritize and manage personal and team resources.
- Preferred Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related field
- 2+ years of experience with electron microscopy and knowledge of infrared spectroscopy is a plus
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
- High levels of motivation, initiative, and energy.
- Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
Additional Information
We offer:
- Attractive salary package
- Workplace & work hours flexibility
- Structured 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:
- Empo Wer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
- Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
- Unite - 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)