R&D Expert:in für pastöse Ready-to-Use-Systeme

About the Position

R&D Expert:in für pastöse Ready-to-Use-Systeme

ISG Personalmanagement GmbH, a renowned player in the construction materials industry, is offering an excellent career opportunity for a motivated R&D Expert for pastöse Ready-to-Use-Systems in Vienna, Austria. This role offers a chance for international projects, career development, a positive work environment, and long-term prospects.

Responsibilities

• Development + Laboratory Work

  • Development, optimization, and improvement of pastöse Ready-to-Use-Systems (plasters, fillers, paints, primers)
  • Production, testing, and evaluation of test specimens and sample series

• Upscaling + Production Proximity

  • Support in transitioning new formulations into stable production processes
  • Technical assistance in production trials and continuous process optimization

• Raw Material + Additive Expertise

  • Screening, performance analysis, and selection of suitable raw materials
  • Derivation of robust formulation-property relationships as a basis for further developments

• International Collaboration

  • Technical coordination with R&D and QA teams at European sites
  • Occasional travel to support development projects

• Team Leadership Perspective (after approx. 3-6 months)

  • Leading a small development team (2-3 people)
  • Expertise in the field, prioritization, method development, and knowledge transfer

Requirements

• Successful technical degree (university/college) in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Plastics Technology, Material Sciences, Mineralogy, or equivalent as a basic qualification
• At least 5 years of relevant R&D experience in pastöse formulations/coatings/ready-to-use systems
• In-depth knowledge of raw materials, standards, and testing methods
• Enjoyment of a multi-dimensional role between laboratory, production, and practical application
• Openness to interdisciplinary exchange and international collaboration, including project-related travel
• Self-organization, solution orientation, precision, and quality awareness
• Strong communication skills in German and English (at least C1 level), additional language skills are welcome
• Proactive team player with a positive attitude and leadership qualities

We Offer

• Exciting position with responsibility and excellent development opportunities within the company group
• Freedom to shape in a modern, central innovation environment with direct market impact and short decision-making processes
• Structured onboarding with subsequent team leadership as a defined development step
• Positive and collegial work atmosphere with ambitious teams and outstanding quality standards
• Modern laboratory and testing infrastructure for focused, development-relevant work
• Assistance with relocation including initial housing (service apartment) for a defined period
• Attractive package starting from € 90,000 gross annual salary | possible overpayment depending on your expertise level, which we will discuss individually

About the Company

As an internationally recognized player, our client offers all the advantages of a market leader in the construction materials world. Their above-average success results from their passion for innovation, the courage to realize new paths, and the lived cooperation of international competence teams with common goals. In Austria, based on a long-term cooperation, an excellent career opportunity (full-time) is available for a motivated R&D Expert for pastöse Ready-to-Use-Systems.

Contact

We look forward to your application with the reference number 110.272 preferably via our ISG career portal or by email to [email protected]. We will be happy to meet you in an ISG interview starting April 2026 and tell you more… See you soon!

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ISG Personalmanagement GmbH

A-1010 Wien, Universitätsring 14

Lena Sommer, M.A.

@: [email protected]