Job Description

Location:

Germany, Hamburg - Headquarter tesa SE

Level:

Professionals

Function:

Research & Development

Working Hours: Full-time


What you will do
As a

Research Scientist – Reactive Adhesives (m/f/d)

, you will drive the innovation and development of high-performance reactive adhesive systems that meet the evolving needs of our global customers. In this role, you’ll combine your deep understanding of chemistry with hands-on laboratory work to create novel adhesive technologies, from initial formulation to industrial scale-up.


You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues from

Product Development, Production, Quality, and Application Engineering

, working across functions and regions to translate scientific insights into market-ready solutions. This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on next-generation adhesive materials in key industries such as

automotive and electronics

while developing your technical expertise in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Your tasks include:

Develop

reactive adhesives

for various industries (e.g. automotive, electronics) Modify existing adhesive concepts and

develop new formulations from scratch

Investigate

curing mechanisms and kinetics

to optimize performance

Characterize and test

developed adhesives against internal and customer-specific requirement profiles Create

material specifications

and take responsibility for

raw materials and adhesives

Transfer developed adhesives from

lab to pilot and production scale

Participate in

cross-functional and cross-regional projects

to advance technology and product development

Generate and secure intellectual property (IP)

through patents and internal disclosures
What you will need
Master’s degree in

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

Knowledge of

epoxy, acrylate, and/or isocyanate chemistry

desirable First experience in the

adhesive or coatings industry

preferable but not mandatory Genuine

enthusiasm for practical laboratory work

and experimental problem-solving Strong

analytical and creative thinking

skills with an

innovative, can-do attitude

Excellent

team spirit

and

service-oriented mindset

Full professional proficiency in

English

What you can expect
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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