Product Development Chemist

The Henkel Group • Bridgewater Township, NJ

265d • $60,300 - $95,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with polymer emphasis.
• Experience with polymer synthesis, characterization, and testing is preferred.
• Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data.
• Great attention to details and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other team members in product development programs.
• Solid interpersonal skills. Candidate must be able to work as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments.
• Proficient with Powerpoint, Excel, and Statistical Analysis Software (Minitab or JMP).

Responsibilities

• Record, organize and communicate results/data from experiments and testing, support scientists in new technology, product development projects.
• Perform data collection and analysis, draw conclusions, and make experimental recommendations.
• Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipment, ensure adherence to all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations, standards and policies.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and leverage their feedback to optimize processes towards customer or project requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible or hybrid work model
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
• Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
• Paid time off: Vacations days, sick leave, holidays, volunteer time off & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree