Product Development Epoxy Chemist

Henkel group • Rocky Hill, CT

97d • $120,000 - $145,000

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. Dare to make an impact?

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Sciences, Materials Science, or in any other related scientific areas, is highly preferred.
• Candidate with B.S. degree and a strong track record of >10 years of successful Product Development in the relevant area may be considered.
• Proven track record of on-time product development delivery from idea generation to completion is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the areas of UV/Light stable Epoxy (1K & 2K) resin for outdoor applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• The ability to work autonomously on multiple projects is needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and support on-time commercialization of new adhesive formulations and products.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on research projects for internal teams, management, customers, and technical conferences.
• Understand state-of-art technology advancement and apply it to product development. Generate new intellectual properties.
• 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 as needed.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees