Research Scientist - Liner & Backings (m/f/d)

  • Ort: Hamburg, Norderstedt - tesa Headquarter
  • Einstieg als: Professionals
  • Tätigkeitsbereich: Research and Development
  • Referenznummer: 2025-0578
  • Abteilung: Functional Layer Design
  • Maximal erreichbare Entgeltgruppe: E12
  • Vertrag: Permanent

Your Tasks

As a Research Scientist – Liner & Backings, you will be part of our Technology Lab, where we develop advanced polymer films and release liners for high-performance adhesive tapes. In this role, you will contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable materials, helping us strengthen our position as a technology leader in the adhesives industry.
You will work at the interface of material science, process engineering, and product development, combining hands-on laboratory work with cross-functional collaboration. Your contributions will directly influence the next generation of tape backings and liners that support sustainability, efficiency, and performance across a variety of industrial applications.


  • Development of filmic materials within R&D projects, in close cooperation with suppliers
  • Project management of material and process development initiatives, as appropriate
  • Close collaboration with internal product development, production, and purchasing teams
  • Preparation and testing of laboratory samples to assess material performance
  • Support of pilot and production trials for scale-up and validation
  • Documentation, interpretation, and presentation of experimental results
  • Technical responsibility for selected parts of the filmic backing assortment

Your Profile

  • Master’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or comparable field, with focus on polymer technology or surface science
  • Solid understanding of polymer film production and processing
  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
  • Proactive, hands-on, and collaborative working style
  • Excellent organizational skills and an international mindset
  • Proficiency in MS365 and standard office applications
  • Very good English skills (German is an advantage but not required)
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