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Research Scientist – Acrylics Extrusion (m/f/d)

tesa  •  Norderstedt, DE / Hamburg, DE (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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Job Description

Research Scientist – Acrylics Extrusion (m/f/d)

  • Location: ​Hamburg, Norderstedt - tesa Headquarter
  • Entry as: Permanent
  • Work Area: Research and Development

What you will do

As a Research Scientist – Acrylics Extrusion, you will drive innovation in solvent-free adhesive development using extrusion technology. You will play a key role in advancing formulation and compounding approaches, enabling the transition from laboratory concepts to scalable production processes. Working at the intersection of R&D, process development, and application engineering, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop next-generation adhesive solutions.

Your tasks include:

  • Initiate, execute, and support the development of solvent-free adhesive formulations and extrusion-based building blocks for feasibility studies, business cases, and innovation projects
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct experimental work and trials across lab, pilot, and production scale environments
  • Document, analyze, and communicate technical results in a structured and timely manner to ensure knowledge transfer and project continuity
  • Contribute to and initiate invention disclosures and support the protection of intellectual property
  • Perform literature and patent research, including technological input for freedom-to-operate (FTO) assessments
  • Build and maintain strong internal and external technology networks to foster collaboration and innovation
  • Support recruitment activities and provide technical guidance to students, interns, or junior team members

What you will need

  • Master’s degree in Engineering or Science (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field). Knowledge of polymer processing and/or extrusion is preferred; professional industry experience is a plus.
  • Strong curiosity and creative mindset with a passion for developing innovative solutions
  • Hands-on mentality with the ability to work independently and drive experimental work forward
  • Strong planning, prioritization, and time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficiency in English; basic German language skills are an advantagP

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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About tesa

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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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Norderstedt, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
tesa.com
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