About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the
future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted
brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our
cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new
paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit –
where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers
with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional
coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in
your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Lead end-to-end product development initiatives, partnering cross-functionally to translate scientific concepts into commercially viable products while meeting performance, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Lead product testing and analysis activities, documenting methods, results, and conclusions in laboratory information management systems
• Analyze experimental data, provide technical recommendations, and support product performance evaluation throughout the product lifecycle
• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to develop new products and optimize existing product lines
• Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders
• Support manufacturing and quality initiatives to ensure consistent product performance and delivery
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, materials, and process improvement opportunities
• Maintain laboratory equipment, facilities, and records while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Contribute to scientific publications, technical presentations, industry forums, and professional conferences

What makes you a good fit

• Master's or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline preferred
• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience developing thermoset materials, adhesive formulations, or electronic/industrial materials
• Experience developing and commercializing epoxy-based or other thermoset adhesive products is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and develop innovative solutions
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Professional laboratory skills, including safe laboratory practices and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams
• Proven record of innovation, including technology development, invention, patent generation, or other intellectual property contributions
• Ability to lift 20-25 pounds as needed

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range
for this role is $108,000 - $125,000. This range represents the good‑faith minimum
and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the
time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible
for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The
Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual
compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills,
experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to
comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not
accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.
Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore,
Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an
unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we
come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We
believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an
equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status,
genetic information, and other legally protected categories.