R&D Chemist

Job description

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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, BANGLADESH, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM. ABOUT YOUR ROLE: Drive new product development for industrial tapes (automotive, electronics, and general industrial) to support the entire APAC team, including the evaluation and certification of new raw materials and suppliers. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Product Development & Scaling: Lead product development and localization efforts, ensuring products meet design objectives, timelines, and customer EHS/compliance requirements. Drive manufacturable, cost-effective PSA tape designs and provide full engineering support until successful turnover to Production. Technology Platform Innovation: Drive the development and advancement of core technology platforms, such as high-performance solvent-based adhesives, water-based adhesives, and other related technologies. Documentation & Specification Management: Draft, issue, and continuously maintain all necessary documentation required for the product launch process, including specifications for both raw materials and finished products. Market & Cross-Functional Synergy: Acquire a deep understanding of market, customer, and application requirements by working closely with Sales, Product Management, and ATS teams. Global & Internal Collaboration: Partner with global peers to select technology roadmaps and execute product localization, while engaging in joint development with other internal R&D teams. Environment, Health & Safety (EHS): Strictly adhere to company EHS policies and SOPs, complete required safety training, properly use PPE, and maintain a safe laboratory environment at all times. Over five years of professional background in new product development. Deep technical expertise in tape, adhesives, resins, and silicone technologies within the automotive, electronics, and general industrial sectors. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer, Chemical/Polymer Engineering, or a related field. Master or higher is preferred. Fluency in both written and spoken English. Equal Opportunity Employer Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.