Research Scientist – Synthesis

tesa SE

Job Description

Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Full-time


  • Find creative ideas for new formulations, product designs and production technologies in the field of adhesives and tapes and assessment, selection and implementation of most promising ideas
  • Polymer and formulation development for new functional adhesives & films and integration into new products and applications
  • Development, evaluation and implementation of new concepts for new technologies and manufacturing processes in close cooperation with internal departments, suppliers and external cooperation partners
  • Position may require one to take over responsibility to lead projects and feasibility studies in interdisciplinary teams
  • Passion to also work in the lab hands-on and supervise co-workers
  • Secure development results with own IP
  • Scout new ideas and trends

  • PhD, in polymer chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, materials science or similar discipline
  • Professional experience in the fields of organic and macromolecular synthesis
  • Deep Understanding in the area of reaction mechanisms and analytical methods (NMR, GPC, MALDI-ToF, others). Experience and interest in polycondensation chemistry, electro-chemistry or simulation advantageous
  • Competence and enthusiasm to extract relevant information from literature and patents and to transfer it to own work
  • Motivation to cope with challenging and changing environments and adapt to new tasks readily responding to dynamic markets
  • Team oriented and analytic workstyle with ability to integrate in divers and interdisciplinary teams
  • Excellent written and communication skills English essential. German is advantageous, but not a requirement.

tesa is one of the world's leading manufacturers of adhesive tape solutions, with a range of more than 7,000 products. With passion for technology, we drive innovation, reliability, and sustainability to shape a better future.

Our solutions make a difference in the work, products, and lives of our customers across a variety of industries, including Automotive, Electronics, and Home applications. With this, we address a broad segment of business customers, but also you as a private consumer.

You might be surprised to discover the many places where our adhesive solutions are at work, from the battery in your electric car, to the display of your mobile phone, and even in the elevator in your building. Wherever you look, you'll find tesa - holding the world together since more than 125 years.

View More