Resina Partners
is supporting a leading manufacturer of
sports flooring systems
in the search for an
experienced
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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