Principal Epoxy Chemist
About The Position
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. 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. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
Requirements
- B.S. degree and 10+ years of successful product development experience may be considered
- Minimum 5 years of experience in UV/light-stable epoxy (1K & 2K) systems for outdoor applications (required)
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while managing multiple complex projects
- Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field preferred
- Strong technical expertise in epoxy formulation and materials science, performance testing and validation, and outdoor durability and weatherability (preferred)
- Management experience (preferred but not required)
- Experience generating intellectual property/patents is a strong advantage
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, execute, and support on-time commercialization of new adhesive formulations and products (1K & 2K epoxy systems)
- Lead development of UV/light-stable epoxy formulations for outdoor applications, ensuring long-term durability and resistance
- Drive product development end-to-end from ideation through scale-up and commercialization
- Apply understanding of UV degradation and stabilization mechanisms to improve product performance in outdoor environments
- Understand state-of-the-art technology advancements and apply them to product development
- Generate new intellectual property (patents) aligned with business and innovation strategy
- Prepare and deliver presentations on research projects for internal teams, management, customers, and technical conferences
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams (R&D, manufacturing, marketing) to support successful product launch
- Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner and comply with all regulations, safety precautions, PPE requirements, and 5S processes
- Guide and mentor junior chemists and provide technical leadership within the team
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Associate degree
