Hedera Hashgraph, LLC
Polymer Development Scientist
Hedera Hashgraph, LLC, Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, United States, 17751
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 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at
www.averydennison.com .At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employmentPaid parental leave401K matchingEmployee Assistance Program / Health AdvocatePaid vacation and Paid holidaysJob Description
Avery Dennison is hiring a Polymer Development Scientist with proven skills in polymer design and acrylic polymerization to expand our Performance Polymer Division’s (PPD) technical team at our production and research facility in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania.Reporting to the Global R&D Manager, this scientist will support development of acrylic polymers for the global pressure-sensitive adhesive market. You'll lead technical teams, innovate, and guide new product development from start to finish!Representative ActivitiesConduct hands-on lab scale polymerizations and formulated prototypes of adhesives and coatingsSetup and conduct experiments, perform relevant application and analytical testing in the laboratory, following set procedures. Work is typically peer reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall accuracy and adequacy.Translate new product requirements into actionable work plans.Understand and scope experimental design objectives, gather and analyze data, develop findings, prepare technical reports to be shared both inter-organizationally and with external customers.Transfer knowledge to project teams and R&D community via presentations, technical reviews and day-to-day interaction.Working closely with other departments, lead the scale-up of new adhesives from laboratory through pilot and to full scale production.Work closely with project team members and key partners of other departments, including marketing, quality, process engineering, operations and supply chain to ensure favorable R&D project outcomes and product launches.Coach technician and lab support colleagues.Conduct travel (up to 15%) for the purposes of gathering customer needs, performing experimental trials and team collaboration.Qualifications
Education:(minimum) Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related fieldExperience:Experience in synthesis, formulation and scale-up of emulsion and solution acrylic polymersKnowledge of formulation of solvent, emulsion, and hot melt adhesive systems is advantageousAbility to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment, managing changing priorities.Experience in commercial product development within the adhesives or coating industryThe ability to assess and comprehend, often poorly defined, customer requirements and translate them into actionable strategies for adhesive design and testingProven knowledge of analytical techniques and materials characterization methodsAdditional Information
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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www.averydennison.com .At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employmentPaid parental leave401K matchingEmployee Assistance Program / Health AdvocatePaid vacation and Paid holidaysJob Description
Avery Dennison is hiring a Polymer Development Scientist with proven skills in polymer design and acrylic polymerization to expand our Performance Polymer Division’s (PPD) technical team at our production and research facility in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania.Reporting to the Global R&D Manager, this scientist will support development of acrylic polymers for the global pressure-sensitive adhesive market. You'll lead technical teams, innovate, and guide new product development from start to finish!Representative ActivitiesConduct hands-on lab scale polymerizations and formulated prototypes of adhesives and coatingsSetup and conduct experiments, perform relevant application and analytical testing in the laboratory, following set procedures. Work is typically peer reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall accuracy and adequacy.Translate new product requirements into actionable work plans.Understand and scope experimental design objectives, gather and analyze data, develop findings, prepare technical reports to be shared both inter-organizationally and with external customers.Transfer knowledge to project teams and R&D community via presentations, technical reviews and day-to-day interaction.Working closely with other departments, lead the scale-up of new adhesives from laboratory through pilot and to full scale production.Work closely with project team members and key partners of other departments, including marketing, quality, process engineering, operations and supply chain to ensure favorable R&D project outcomes and product launches.Coach technician and lab support colleagues.Conduct travel (up to 15%) for the purposes of gathering customer needs, performing experimental trials and team collaboration.Qualifications
Education:(minimum) Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related fieldExperience:Experience in synthesis, formulation and scale-up of emulsion and solution acrylic polymersKnowledge of formulation of solvent, emulsion, and hot melt adhesive systems is advantageousAbility to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment, managing changing priorities.Experience in commercial product development within the adhesives or coating industryThe ability to assess and comprehend, often poorly defined, customer requirements and translate them into actionable strategies for adhesive design and testingProven knowledge of analytical techniques and materials characterization methodsAdditional Information
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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