Principal Scientist - Polymer Rheology
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Research Scientist
Principal Scientist - Polymer Rheology
Avery Dennison Corporation 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.
At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
- Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
- Paid parental leave
- 401K eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
Avery Dennison is seeking an accomplished Principal Scientist to provide technical leadership in Polymer Rheology and Processing within the Global Materials Science and Characterization (MSC) organization. This role combines deep scientific expertise, laboratory leadership and organizational capability building to advance the understanding of complex polymeric systems and accelerate innovation across Avery Dennison's global businesses.
The successful candidate will be recognized as a subject matter expert in polymer rheology, viscoelasticity, soft materials, polymer processing, with a proven ability to translate fundamental science into practical solutions for product development, manufacturing, quality and customer challenges. Working across pressure-sensitive adhesives, functional films, coatings and laminates, this individual will leverage structure-property-process relationships to solve critical technical problems, create new characterization approaches, and drive innovation.
In addition to technical excellence, this role requires a mature scientific leader who can mentor and develop scientists and technicians, guide technical priorities, strengthen organizational capabilities, and foster a culture of scientific rigor, collaboration and continuous learning.
QualificationsPh.D in Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline.
10+ years of industrial experience in polymer rheology, soft materials characterization, polymer processing or related fields.
Demonstrated experience in rheological characterization of polymer melts, solutions, dispersions, adhesives and other viscoelastic soft materials.
Extensive hands-on experience with rotational, capillary and extensional rheometry, DMA, DSC, TGA, TMA and related characterization techniques.
Proven ability to solve complex technical problems through the application of structure-process-property principles.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
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