Senior Scientist PD & Research

The Henkel Group • Lexington, KY

292d • $90,000 - $105,000

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant disciplines is preferred.
• For a candidate with Ph.D. or MS, 3-5 years of relevant lab experience in an industrial setting is required (especially, polymers, coatings, and adhesives). Otherwise, over 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Prior knowledge of adhesive, coating, polymer technology and formulating is essential.
• Broad based knowledge of polymer science, including polymer chemistry, structure property relationships, rheology, bulk and adhesive mechanics of soft materials.
• Proven track record of on-time product development delivery from idea generation to completion is required.
• Proven ability to invent and innovate, and strong ability to design and implement experiments are needed.
• Ability to formulate and develop of your own with a minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong teamwork skills with excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate with others and independently on multi-task assignments.
• Technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Executes new product development.
• Develops new approaches, solutions, processes, products within an agreed timeframe.
• Assures all new products meet international chemical health and safety requirements and other regulations.
• Executes and manages projects and resources to meet planned objectives.
• Approves technical readiness of raw materials and products as well as first production and quality specs.
• Ensures compliance with Henkel corporate SHE standards, policies and procedures and manages the lab and innovation process.
• Provides technical support services to Manufacturing and Quality as required.
• Ensures that Henkel's new IP is protected through collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Provides guidance and recommendations on patents, trademarks and proprietary agreements.
• Tests or supervises tests on product stability and performance.
• Connects with consumers and generates consumer insights through various platforms.

Benefits

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies.
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities.
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs.
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 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, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree