Scientist II

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 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 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.

The overall purpose of Scientist II in the Technical Service is to be lab-based and to provide help to the field-based Territory Managers, Area Technical Managers, and customers. The role is responsible for coordinating and executing lab requests and assisting with associated technical projects concerning MEA (including Turkey) customers to create or secure business.

• The Scientist II is mainly responsible for testing customers’ articles and preparing result presentations. This function is a key driver for adhesive application recommendations and improvement suggestions for H.B. Fuller’s customers.
• Analyze competitor products and compare them to Fuller products for the same applications. Maintain a database of competitive products by market and how they compare to Fuller products.
• Maintain a database of results of all technical tests completed and results achieved.
• In terms of internal and external technical complaints/claims, the function includes assisting QC/QM and production in elaborating on the cause and taking care of correctives. In terms of new product developments or product improvements, the Scientist II will cooperate with R&D.
• Technical support for customers: A Scientist II job involves presenting test results or attending line audits at customers’ sites.  

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

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