Senior Scientist

Henkel group • Darien, CT

3d • $90,000 - $98,000 • 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 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

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in chemistry, biology, engineering or related field with 2+ years’ experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in standard computer and data‑handling tools
• Demonstrated ability to deliver clear, effective presentations and maintain strong organization and interpersonal effectiveness
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
• Solid problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with a practical, solution‑oriented approach
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership capabilities, with the ability to collaborate across functions
• Ability to travel 15% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the development of hair care and/or skin care products is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead development of innovative hair care products with minimal supervision, serving as a technical expert for assigned brands
• Drive end-to-end product development from concept through commercialization in partnership with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain.
• Apply latest formulation technologies, raw materials, and testing methods to improve product performance and speed to market
• Present technical data and project updates; support regulatory, claims, and patent activities through robust documentation
• Provide manufacturing and quality support, including trials and analytical testing
• Mentor junior scientists and promote modern, efficient ways of working
• Leverage digital tools, data systems, and predictive approaches to improve formulation efficiency and reduce development cycles

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