Chemical Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship - Start Date 2027-09-01

Three-year apprenticeship in in-house training and modern development laboratories, covering the fundamentals of sustainable and safe chemical work. The program includes block instruction in organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry and exposure to research, development, production and product safety.

Learn the fundamentals of chemical work; contribute to developing innovative adhesives and tesa adhesive tapes; produce and examine chemical substances and analyze raw materials and mixtures; test tesa products in practical conditions for different customer requirements; evaluate and validate measurement results; work with research, development, production and product safety teams; use modern, partly automated equipment; work according to quality standards and laboratory procedures; prepare for roles such as polymer and formulation development or production of new adhesive tapes.

At least an intermediate school-leaving certificate; enthusiasm for chemistry and mathematics; enjoyment of practical and laboratory work; very good German and good English; careful and focused working style; enjoyment of teamwork.

Flexible working hours with a 37.5-hour week; attractive pay under the IGBCE collective agreement with additional special payments; strong trainee and dual-study community of around 35 young talents plus team and networking events; training sessions, workshops and individual feedback; fitness studio, HVV ticket, employee discounts, barista bar and company restaurant; very good prospects of permanent employment and the possibility of shortening the apprenticeship; exposure to an internationally operating company.