R&D Scientist (m/w/d)

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

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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