Chemist (m/f/d) in Research & Development

The Sunstar Group is a leading Japanese company operating in the mobility, safety, oral and dental care, health and beauty sectors.

Sunstar Engineering began in Japan in 1932 with the manufacture of bicycle parts and adhesives for tyre repair. Today, we operate worldwide, producing innovative adhesives and sealants for automobiles, buildings and electronic devices, as well as precision-engineered sprockets, brake discs and automotive parts.
We employ 4000 people at over 40 locations worldwide. The Rain site in Germany produces high-quality adhesives and sealants, mainly for the automotive, electrical and general industries.

For our location in Rain am Lech we are currently looking for a full-time

Responsibilities:

• Development and adjustment of formulations for adhesives and sealants as well as process development for adhesive applications
• Independent manufacture of materials with subsequent extensive testing
• Independently analysing results and initiating further steps for developing formulation
• Working on own projects up to the market launch of new products and improvement of existing products
• Independent raw material and literature research (publications, patents, technical literature, etc.) as well as regular information on current technologies and new markets (market reports, news, etc.)
• Intensive information exchange with sales, customers, production and other departments in the Sunstar company
• Participation in quality management systems (e.g. APQP, audits, QMB)
• Support for smooth production processes in the company
• Preparation of presentations/reports for internal and external projects
• Occasional business trips at national and international level

Qualifications:

• Completed university degree in chemistry or chemical engineering (Master, Diploma, PhD or Bachelor with relevant professional experience)
• Knowledge or experience of adhesives and sealants or polymer chemistry is an advantage
• Several years of experience in the practical handling of chemicals in the laboratory as a requirement
• High degree of initiative, sense of responsibility, analytical thinking, curiosity, ability to work in a team, flexibility
• Good organisational skills, good communication skills and open to new ideas
• Confident handling of Microsoft Office
• Very good German and good written and spoken English skills
• - Driving licence class B

Benefits:

• Unlimited employment relationship
• Varied work in an international and fast-growing environment
• Motivated team with short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
• Innovative products with growth potential
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days holiday

If you are looking for a working environment in which your ideas are appreciated, you have come to the right place. We look forward to receiving your application!

Rain, 19.2.2025

Ihr Ansprechpartner: carsten.hellmann@de.sunstar.com