Adhesive R&D Chemist — Product Development

Henkel Ltda; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme

Global growth opportunities

Health programs

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Performance bonus

Pension & Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexi-time

Job summary

Henkel Ireland is seeking a full-time Product Development Chemist to drive the advancement of LOCTITE adhesive technologies in Dublin. You will develop new products, lead lab-based development activities, and apply synthetic chemistry expertise to improve materials and performance.

You will collaborate with global teams, manage projects with rigorous documentation, and contribute to IP through patents and publications, while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience and ability to translate ideas into practical solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills across stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Experience creating intellectual property and working with cross-functional teams is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products, technologies and technical know-how to support growth of Machinery Adhesives and/or Instant Adhesives.
• Plan and carry out laboratory-based development activities including formulation, material evaluation and testing.
• Apply synthetic chemistry expertise to develop materials and advance adhesive technologies.
• Lead and coordinate development projects ensuring high-quality, timely delivery per procedures.
• Analyse data, draw conclusions and recommend next steps.
• Generate and protect IP through patents, publications and technical know-how.
• Maintain accurate documentation of experimental work and project progress.
• Communicate findings effectively to project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to support customer needs and business objectives.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Digital tools

Travel willingness

Education

PhD/Master’s in Chemistry or related

Job description

Henkel Ireland is seeking a full-time Product Development Chemist to drive the advancement of LOCTITE adhesive technologies in Dublin. You will develop new products, lead lab-based development activities, and apply synthetic chemistry expertise to improve materials and performance.

You will collaborate with global teams, manage projects with rigorous documentation, and contribute to IP through patents and publications, while traveling as needed.