Díky téměř 150 let zkušeností ukazujeme, jak měnit a zlepšovat život každý den. Dnes i pro další generace. Prostřednictvím našich inovativních a udržitelných značek a technologií, v našich týmech po celém světě. Společnost Henkel je světovým lídrem na průmyslových i spotřebitelských trzích: Do našeho bohatého portfolia patří oblíbené vlasové produkty, prací a čistící prostředky, aviváže, ale i lepidla, tmely a funkční povrchové nátěry.
Senior Development Chemist
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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
- Design, development, and execution of new adhesive products, ensuring timely commercialization.
- Conceive and implement innovative approaches to product development using sound experimental design.
- Present research findings to internal teams, senior management, customers, and at technical conferences.
- Collaborate directly with external customers, providing timely and effective technical support.
- Work cross-functionally with global teams across product development, project management, engineering, marketing, and sales.
- Stay abreast of technological advancements and integrate cutting-edge innovations into product development.
- Generate new intellectual property and secure IP positions in relevant development areas.
- Identify and resolve technical challenges with strong problem-solving skills and logical reasoning.
- Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to all safety and regulatory standards.
- Contribute to the technology roadmap, research publications, and IP strategy.
What makes you a good fit
- Master’s or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Sciences, Materials Science, or other related scientific areas.
- Evidence of scientific productivity through high impact peer review publications.
- 1-10 years industrial experience in adhesives or polymer science-related role (10-15 years preferred).
- Knowledge of structure-property relationship of materials and analytical and materials characterization techniques (DMA, TMA, DSC, TGA, SEM, HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, ICP-MS, GPC, etc.).
- Demonstrated leadership ability and collaboration within teams in a dynamic workplace.
- Experience in UV light curable adhesives.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
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, 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 for this role is $80,000.00 - $125,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
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.
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.
JOB ID: 25082448
Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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