Laboratory Technician - Surface Treatments

Henkel group • Madison Heights, MI

1d • $62,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The 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.

Requirements

• Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical, and mechanical data.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as a team member and independently on various assignments
• Knowledgeable in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Statistical Analysis, and AI
• Uses good scientific judgement, statistical analysis, root cause identification, and robust solution implementation.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a science field
• 1 year of experience working in a chemical laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on Laboratory and Pilot Scale application of Henkel's innovative coatings portfolio.
• Conduct all laboratory work in a safe manner, including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to site safety protocols, and 5S practices.
• Execute Lab testing and generate test data, documentation, and laboratory reports for projects assigned by Engineers and/or Supervisor.
• Communicate basic observations regarding data and/or experimental outcomes.
• Employ basis problem-solving skillsets to overcome bottlenecks and maintain project deliverable dates.
• May train other technicians and/or customers regarding equipment operation and/or test procedures.
• Take on equipment ownership and responsibility for maintaining safe operation of the assigned equipment.
• Report laboratory results and methods according to accepted company lab practices; results, reports, and observations will be communicated to internal/external customers.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level