Chemist

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

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

You are responsible for new product development, new technology development, and the localization of raw materials for the Industrial Tape business.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Lead and coordinate product development initiatives, ensuring new or localized products achieve design objectives and comply with relevant standards within agreed timelines.

• Work closely with procurement and material suppliers to identify, source, and qualify new raw materials for product development.

• Focus on designing and implementing manufacturable and functional PSA tape solutions.

• Provide essential engineering support during the transition of new products to production, ensuring successful handover.

• Collaborate with application technical service, marketing, and sales teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of market trends, customer needs, and product application requirements, translating these into precise product specifications.

• Establish and document thorough product and performance requirement specifications to guide component and construction development and serve as benchmarks for final project evaluation.

• Possess detailed knowledge of adhesive and related testing methodologies, material characterization techniques, and simulation.

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, leveraging regional and global material science expertise and R&D resources across business units to deliver innovative products and solutions.

• Adhere to all company Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Complete all required EHS training and pass evaluations prior to onboarding.

• Maintain a strong focus on laboratory safety throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Possess a solid understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

• Be familiar with quality system, such as IATF 16949 and quality related tools APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA and SPC.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Experience with adhesives and resins used for PSA tapes in Industry market.

• Experience with formulating adhesives, DOE design and data analysis and new product development

• Experience with lab equipment and testing for PSA tapes

• English skills in writing and speaking

EDUCATION:

• Master degree 8+years in field of polymer science, chemistry or related, PHD is preferred.