Technical Generalist

Job Description
Avery Dennison is seeking a Technical Generalist I/Analyst to join the Materials Group North America Innovation Center in Mentor, Ohio. This position will be in the Materials Science and Characterization Analytical group which is responsible for developing, optimizing and characterizing materials technologies worldwide. In this role, the successful candidate will conduct product performance testing and characterization by primarily possessing expertise in material and spectroscopic analytical testing to help establish test methods and provide analysis for project teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform routine analytical tests including but not limited to Spectroscopic techniques (FTIR, micro-FTIR, Raman, NMR) and product performance testing, prototyping, etc. under the supervision of senior technical staff members.
Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
Ability to interface and collaborate with technical teams to help perform testing and provide results for further analysis.
Proactively develop and update test methods.
Forecast promise date completion with all assigned requests, managing time to juggle multiple requests while ensuring on-time completion..
Preparing samples and conducting tests according to standard procedures with high accuracy.
Effectively communicate test results and conclusions in written reports and presentations.
Create and maintain technical documentation and reporting data to the customer/colleague. Utilize ELN/LIMS system and carefully curate reports and help with the cogent population of databases.
Able to handle multiple work streams concurrently.
Inventory and order materials to maintain lab supplies along with other lab staff.
Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory safety audits.