As a Laboratory Technician – Debonding on Demand (m/f/d), you will contribute to the development of next-generation adhesive solutions that can be selectively released or “debonded on demand.” These innovative technologies support tesa’s commitment to sustainability by enabling repairability, recycling, and material separation across various industries. In this role, you will play a key part in the formulation, testing, and optimization of adhesive systems—working hands-on in the laboratory and pilot facilities to translate ideas into tangible products. You will collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and external partners to turn innovative concepts into real-world solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where creativity, precision, and teamwork drive innovation.
Collaborate in formulation development and maintenance within the field of adhesives.
Plan, execute, and evaluate tests independently in laboratory and pilot plant environments.
Analyze laboratory samples with respect to adhesive performance and polymer characteristics.
Take responsibility for sub-projects or work packages within larger R&D projects, supported by your manager.
Document and present results independently in relevant project meetings and teams.
Support the coordination of supplier interactions and development collaborations with external partners.
Completed vocational training as a Chemical Laboratory Technician, Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA), Chemical Production Technician, or similar qualification, with several years of experience in a relevant field.
Enjoys practical, hands-on laboratory work and taking organizational responsibility within the lab.
Enthusiastic about developing and testing innovative adhesive systems and exploring new concepts.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
Strong team spirit, communication skills, and structured working style.
Proficient German skills (written and verbal) and intermediate English skills
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.
As a multinational company, tesa develops innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions for various industries, commercial customers, and end consumers. There are already more than 7,000 tesa adhesive solutions that help improve the work, products or lives of our customers. Today, the focus is on sustainability and energy-saving processes. tesa invests in the development of environmentally friendly products and solvent-free manufacture processes as well as in the use of renewable energy sources at its locations.
tesa is active in 100 countries and operates plants in Germany, Italy, China, the USA, and in Vietnam. Around three quarters of the tesa Group’s sales (2023: EUR 1.7 billion euro) are generated by applications for industries. Together with its international clients, tesa develops innovations that are customized at product and process level. Already more than 130 tesa tapes may be installed in an electric car and over 70 in a smartphone. In the printing and construction industries, too, tesa is constantly penetrating new segments and countries with its special adhesive tapes. The company generates almost one quarter of its sales with products for end consumers and professional craftsmen. 300 applications, such as the legendary tesafilm®, make life easier or, when it comes to insect protection, even make it a bit more pleasant. tesa counts among the world’s leading manufacturers of adhesive solutions. Since 2001, tesa SE is an independent 100% affiliate of Beiersdorf AG (i.e., NIVEA, Eucerin, la prairie) with approx. 5,200 employees today.
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