Sr. Scientific Associate
About The Position
The Sr. Scientific Associate works in Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit, supporting product development and customer needs through product analysis, testing, data analysis, and technical support. The role leads product testing, documents results in LIM systems, identifies product and performance improvement opportunities, and helps develop new products while supporting existing product lines and manufacturing quality. This is an onsite position requiring five days in the office. The associate collaborates with product management, production, sourcing, customers, and other stakeholders; maintains laboratory and storage areas and equipment; follows environmental, health, and safety requirements; and communicates technical work through publications, forums, business meetings, and conferences.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field; alternatively, an M.S. in one of these fields with at least 3 years of product development work experience, or a B.S. in one of these fields with at least 5 years of product development work experience.
- Deep understanding of heat transfer materials and thermal interface products.
- Broad-based knowledge of polymer science, including polymer chemistry, structure-property relationships, rheology, and the bulk and adhesive mechanics of soft materials.
- Understanding of the requirements of applications and assemblies in the electronics industry.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead product analysis and testing, documenting progress and results in LIM systems.
- Provide technical support to customers and analyze results after product release.
- Record, organize, and communicate experiment and testing results and data.
- Explore opportunities involving new technology, products, or performance improvements.
- Follow safety and environmental guidelines when handling products.
- Analyze data, draw conclusions, and make experimental recommendations.
- Maintain laboratory and storage areas and equipment.
- Ensure adherence to applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations, standards, and policies.
- Participate in scientific publications and forums.
- Collaborate with product management, production, and sourcing teams to develop new products and support current product lines.
- Support manufacturing to ensure delivery of quality products.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and use their feedback to optimize processes for customer requirements.
- Attend or present technical work at business meetings and conferences.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day one.
- Paid sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time.
- Flexible and hybrid work policies, depending on role, and a vacation buy/sell program.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Service awards.
- Student loan reimbursement.
- 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, with up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
- Fertility support.
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- Discounted child and elderly care.
- Scholarships.
- National and international growth opportunities.
- Access to thousands of skills development courses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
