R&D Hair Product Development Intern – Summer 2027

Henkel group • Darien, CT

10d • $22 - $27 • 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 Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• An undergraduate student graduating in 2028 or 2029 or a master’s / graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Well-organized with attention to detail and time management
• Open and adaptable to collaborative teamwork in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of innovative scientists to develop and refine cutting-edge hair care products for our brands Joico, Kenra, Pravana or got2b
• Gain hands-on experience in the full product development process, from formulation to performance testing
• Create batches of Henkel formulas for evaluation, while learning the functionality of individual ingredients
• Monitor the stability of lab-prepared formulas over time to ensure product consistency and quality
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to submit formulas for various testing protocols
• Participate in salon-based performance testing to evaluate real-world product effectiveness

Benefits

• Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree