Lab Technician, Application Engineering
About The Position
The Lab Technician will conduct laboratory work for Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit, supporting application engineering through safe operation of laboratory and application equipment, execution of test plans, and collection and analysis of experimental data. The role requires following site safety practices, understanding Safety Data Sheets, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintaining 5S standards. The technician will set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment of moderate complexity; follow established procedures; document experiments and results in accordance with Henkel lab book policies; and communicate findings and observations to internal and external customers. The position also involves executing standardized tests with minimal supervision, developing tests for material performance as needed, applying learning across projects, and preparing data graphs or charts. The role is onsite five days per week at Henkel’s Chanhassen facility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related science field.
- 1–3 years of work experience in a chemical laboratory environment.
- Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical, and mechanical data.
- Ability to work as a team member and independently on multitask assignments.
- Ability to effectively present information in small-group situations to other employees.
- Ability to identify and report abnormalities in collected data or project work to supervisors.
- Ability to work onsite five days per week at the Chanhassen facility.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Minitab or JMP software.
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory work safely, including understanding Safety Data Sheets, using proper personal protective equipment, following site safety practices, operating laboratory equipment, and maintaining 5S.
- Take ownership of application equipment and operate it safely and efficiently.
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment of moderate complexity.
- Follow process procedures accurately and record experimental details; collect and organize data coherently.
- Analyze data and judge its quality.
- Report laboratory results and methods in accordance with Henkel lab book policies, and communicate results, reports, and observations to internal and external customers in a timely manner.
- Execute standardized test plans with minimal supervision.
- Develop new tests for material performance as required and apply learning from one project to the next.
- Prepare graphs or charts of data.
- Identify and report abnormalities in collected data or project work to supervisors.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing insurance plans starting on day one.
- Paid sick time, vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
- Flexible and hybrid work policies, depending on role, and a vacation buy/sell program.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
- Annual performance bonus and service awards.
- Student loan reimbursement.
- 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
- Fertility support.
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- Discounted child and elderly care.
- Scholarships.
- National and international growth opportunities.
- Access to thousands of skills development courses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
