Scientific Associate Product Development

Henkel•Lexington, KY

1d•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