Chemist | Chemiker (m/w/d)
PFLEIDERER Deutschland GmbH
Job Summary
As a Chemist at Pfleiderer, you will lead the development of innovative wood-based products from initial conceptualization through to successful market launch. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve identifying and evaluating new materials and technologies to enhance the product portfolio, ensuring industrial scalability and series readiness. You will be tasked with solving complex technical problems using your expertise in material science and production processes. This role requires planning and executing laboratory and industrial trials, managing project risks, and contributing to patent processes. What makes this position unique is the opportunity to work for a leader in sustainable building materials with over 130 years of history, offering significant creative freedom to develop unconventional solutions. You will work within a collaborative, cross-functional environment that values innovation and environmental sustainability, supported by attractive benefits including remote work options and 30 days of annual leave.
Required Skills
Education
Completed degree in Wood Technology, Chemistry, or a comparable technical field of study.
Experience
- Proven experience in leading the entire product development process from ideation to market launch
- Professional experience in the wood industry or a related technical field
- Practical experience in conducting, interpreting, and documenting laboratory, pilot, and industrial trials
- Experience in steering interdisciplinary teams through structured innovation processes
- Experience in material science and industrial production processes
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to take responsibility for innovation projects; ability to work independently; location flexibility for home office options.