Research Scientist – Sustainable Acrylic Adhesives

tesa SE

Job Description

Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Full-time


In our technology laboratory, we develop solvent-free adhesives for technical adhesives tapes. The position to be filled is intended to help us expand our leading position in the field of sustainable materials and processes.

  • Development and continuous improvement of acrylic based novel pressure sensitive adhesives including drafting of experimental plans, preparation, and evaluation of product samples
  • Support of technology and product development projects
  • Process development and scale-up from laboratory to commercial scale including planning, supporting, evaluating, and documenting of technical and production scale trials
  • Identification, testing, and evaluation of new materials in addition to independent coordination of supplier contacts
  • Presentation of results at internal and external seminars and meetings
  • Support securing research and development results by IP

  • Diploma in engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering or chemistry preferably with focus on polymer or organic chemistry
  • Knowhow in the photopolymerization of acrylics is favorable
  • Several years of professional experience favorable
  • Experience using statistical design of experiments desirable
  • Dedicated and routine handling of preparative laboratory work
  • Self-sufficient, team-oriented, and analytical working style
  • Experience in project and data management advantageous
  • Excellent language skills in English, routine use of typical office applications (MS 365 etc.)

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.

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