Product Development Chemist Intern – (January -December 2027)

Henkel • Irvine, CA

50d • Onsite

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

• An undergraduate student (Junior or Senior) or recent graduate (Summer 2025) pursuing a degree in Polymer Materials & Sciences, Chemical Materials & Engineering, Chemistry, or related majors
• Laboratory techniques in chemistry/polymer science (e.g., synthesis, characterization, titration, spectroscopy)
• Familiarity with lab safety protocols and chemical handling
• Experience with analytical instruments (e.g., FTIR, DSC, TGA, NMR, GPC)
• Documentation and reporting of experimental results
• Collaboration in a research or lab team environment
• Ability to commute to our Irvine office

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience creating adhesive formulations for electronic applications in a lab setting
• Execute designed experiments by preparing formulations and measuring key physical and chemical properties
• Analyze and compile data from formulation testing to support product development decisions
• Ensure compliance with lab safety guidelines and actively participate in 5S organizational activities
• Support digitalization efforts by using Albert for lab data tracking and reporting
• Collaborate with R&D team members to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
• In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.
• Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern