R&D Scientist (m/w/d)

Position Title: R&D Scientist Solvent & Waterbased

Location: Pirmasens, Germany, Onsite

Position Overview

The R&D Scientist Solvent & Waterbased will innovate and optimize adhesive and primer systems used in many different market segments, including Woodworking & Composites, Automotive, Transportation, General Industries and others. The position includes full responsibility for formulation development, testing, production scale-up and commercialization of new products. Working in a cross-functional and international environment, the position will drive customer success by delivering innovative solutions, meeting highest requirements in competitive markets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Concept development for new product introductions
• Preparation and evaluation of laboratory formulations
• Support scale-up new of products at manufacturing sites across Europe
• Define technical specifications, quality parameters and inspection plans for raw materials
  and finished products.
• Support Quality teams resolving quality deviations and customer complaints
• Communication with customers and raw material suppliers
• Documentation and communication of project progress to internal stakeholders
• Oversee the relevant raw material market
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Product Management,
  Technical Service, Sales, Quality, Regulatory and EHS

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Chemistry, or graduate engineer with chemical /
  process engineering orientation
• Strong understanding of chemistry, materials science, and product formulation principles
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical evaluation skills.
• Ability to manage projects and formulation activities independently in a structured
  manner.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional
  and international teams.
• Willingness to travel as required to support international customers with technical solutions and product introductions
• Strong teamwork skills and flexibility
• Very good German and English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in the formulation, development, or application of industrial adhesives
• Methodological knowledge of laboratory testing methods, analytical techniques, and product performance evaluation.
• Customer-facing experience and the ability to translate application requirements into
  technical solutions
• Proficiency with SAP S/4HANA.

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