Senior Scientist - Analytical Chemistry
Pirmasens, Germany
On - Site
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 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 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: Senior Scientist (Analytical Chemistry)
Location: Pirmasens, Onsite

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Analytical Chemist (Senior Scientist) is responsible for independently evaluating, planning, and executing analytical tasks, while making informed decisions on prioritizing requests. This role plays a critical part in supporting cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality Management, Application Technology, Operations, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Process Engineering. Strong German language skills are essential for successful collaboration across functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science or equivalent.
• Fluent German and English language skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in analytical method development, optimization, and validation.
• Familiarity with raw material evaluation and customer-facing technical support.
• Prior experience in chemical industry analytical labs.
  

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• Assess analytical requests for raw materials, intermediates, finished goods, production samples, customer samples, and competitor products.
• Plan and execute analyses to support R&D development milestones.
• Critically evaluate results and determine analytical and physico-chemical parameters.
• Prepare comprehensive analytical reports and, when required, presentations.
• Develop, optimize, verify, and validate analytical methods; document in SOPs.
• Monitor analytical instrumentation market; evaluate/select external service providers.
• Provide expert support to R&D, Quality Assurance, Application Technology, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Process Engineering.
• Ensure operational safety and functionality of analytical instruments and associated software.
• Safely handle, store, and document chemicals in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate new raw materials, integrate spectral data into databases, and develop test methods for material inspections.
• Support customer requests in alignment with R&D, Sales, and Application Technology.