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

tesa Hamburg

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

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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.