Scientific Associate Product Development

Henkel group • Lexington, MA

1d • $95,000 - $110,000 • 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

• Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, Surface Sciences or related field
• 7-10 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge of advanced coating technologies, including functional and protective coatings, sol-gel systems, UV-curable materials, and hybrid organic-inorganic coatings
• Understanding of polymer and surface science, including polymer chemistry, crosslinking mechanisms, surface energy, and interfacial interactions
• Experience formulating and optimizing coating systems, including rheology, adhesion performance, and substrate preparation
• Knowledge of nanomaterials and nanoparticle-enabled coating technologies and their impact on material performance
• Proficiency in surface analysis and performance testing, including contact angle measurement, environmental exposure, and durability testing
• Experience applying statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) to support product development and process optimization.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques, such as SEM, AFM, optical microscopy, FTIR, DSC, and TGA.
• Ability to work 5 days in office

Responsibilities

• Execute new product development projects
• Develop new approaches, solutions, processes, and products within an agreed timeframe
• Manage projects and resources to meet planned objectives
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental (SHE), and laboratory standards
• Provide technical support services to Manufacturing and Quality as required
• Execute processes and develops solutions to support cross-functional teams in successfully completing new technology product initiatives that align with the organization's strategic objectives
• Ensure all new products meet international chemical health and safety requirements and other regulations
• Ensure that Henkel's new IP is protected through collaboration with internal and external partners
• Provide guidance and recommendations on patents, trademarks and proprietary agreements
• Conduct and evaluate product stability and performance testing

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior