Principal Product Development Epoxy Chemist

Adhesive Technologies Innovation United States, Rocky Hill, CT, CT Full Time Regular
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About this 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.
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What you´ll do

  • Design, develop, execute, and support on-time commercialization of new adhesive formulations and products.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations on research projects for internal teams, management, customers, and technical conferences.
  • Understand state-of-art technology advancement and apply it to product development. Generate new intellectual properties.
  • Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner and comply with all regulations, safety precautions, PPE requirements, and 5Sprocesses.
  • Guide and mentor junior chemists as needed. 

What makes you a good fit

  • Master’s or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Sciences, Materials Science, or in any other related scientific areas, is highly preferred.
  • Candidate with B.S. degree and a strong track record of >10 years of successful Product Development in the relevant area may be considered.
  • Proven track record of on-time product development delivery from idea generation to completion is required.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the areas of UV/Light stable Epoxy (1K & 2K) resin for outdoor applications.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
  • The ability to work autonomously on multiple projects is needed.
  • Traveling of up to 10% will be required.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible or hybrid work model
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 12 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: Vacations days, sick leave, holidays, volunteer time off & more

The salary for this role is $120,000.00- $145,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 25074749

Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT

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Sobre a Henkel

Com base num forte legado de cerca de 150 anos, estamos a liderar o caminho para reimaginar e melhorar a vida todos os dias. Hoje e para as próximas gerações. Através das nossas marcas e tecnologias inovadoras e sustentáveis, e das nossas equipas em todo o mundo. A Henkel ocupa posições de liderança em negócios industriais e de consumo: o nosso portfólio inclui reconhecidos produtos de cuidado capilar, detergentes e amaciadores para roupa, bem como adesivos, selantes e revestimentos funcionais. 

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