R&D Specialist - Adhesives

Resina Partners is supporting a leading manufacturer of sports flooring systems in the search for an R&D Specialist to join its Adhesives division.

The company:

A global player renowned for its rubber-based flooring systems for sports and commercial applications, with headquarters in Italy and a strong international footprint.

Alongside its core flooring business, the company develops and manufactures polyurethane and epoxy binders/adhesives used in turf systems, rubber granulate flooring, and industrial bonding applications.

The role:

You’ll join the R&D team focusing on formulation, optimization, and testing of PU and epoxy adhesives , development of equivalent raw materials , and applied investigations to resolve field issues (whitening, poor adhesion, climatic resistance, etc).

The position combines hands-on lab work with strong supplier interaction, and offers a career progression path toward higher technical responsibility — an excellent opportunity for a chemist ready to take the next step in their career.

Key responsibilities:

• Formulate and improve PU and epoxy adhesives.
• Select, qualify, and homologate raw materials and equivalents.
• Investigate and resolve application or field performance issues.
• Support targeted QC testing and material characterization.
• Track technological trends, fairs, and competitor developments.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in adhesive formulation (ideally PU and/or epoxy systems).
• Combines laboratory autonomy with strong applied problem-solving skills.
• Speaks Italian and good English (supplier network is international).
• Is collaborative yet confident working alongside senior technical experts.
• Is willing to relocate to Alba (Piedmont) and work mainly on-site.

Why apply:

• Join a global brand that combines family ownership with a modern, international setup.
• Learn directly from a senior expert with decades of know-how , with a defined progression plan.
• Real chance to build legacy within a niche division, not be “one of many.”

If you’re an adhesives formulator seeking a hands-on R&D role with real technical ownership and growth potential, this could be the perfect match.

Based in Alba (CN), Italy .

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Resina Partners is a boutique recruitment firm specialized in the plastics industry.

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