Product Development Chemist

Henkel; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme

Global growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Performance bonus / incentives

Pension & Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance - VHI

Flexi-time Policy

Job summary

Henkel Ireland, Tallaght, Dublin 24, is seeking a full-time Product Development Chemist to join our Product Development team. The role focuses on LOCTITE adhesive technologies, including anaerobics, cyanoacrylates and acrylates.

The successful candidate will contribute to new product and technology development, raw material qualification to support continuity of supply, and apply synthetic chemistry expertise to develop and improve our adhesive technologies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with adhesive chemistry and materials development.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and technologies to support Machinery and Instant Adhesives businesses.
• Plan and carry out lab-based development activities including formulation and testing.
• Lead development projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Analyse data and protect IP via patents, publications and know-how.
• Maintain technical documentation of experiments and project progress.
• Communicate findings to project teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Collaborate with global teams to support customer needs and business goals.

Skills

Creativity

Problem-solving

Lab experience

Communication

Team player

Digital tools

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

MSc in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

NMR/GC-MS

LOCTITE process knowledge

Job description

About this Position

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a full-time Product Development Chemist to join our Product Development team at Henkel Ireland, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

This is an exciting and varied role focused on the development and advancement of LOCTITE adhesive technologies (including anaerobics, cyanoacrylates and acrylates).

The successful candidate will contribute to new product and technology development, raw material qualification to support continuity of supply, and the application of synthetic chemistry expertise to develop and improve our adhesive technologies.

What You´ll Do

• Develop new products, technologies and technical know-how to support the growth of our Machinery Adhesives and/or Instant Adhesives businesses.
• Plan and carry out laboratory-based development activities, including formulation, raw material evaluation, product testing and adhesive performance assessment.
• Apply synthetic chemistry expertise to develop new materials and advance adhesive technologies.
• Lead and coordinate development projects, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery in accordance with required procedures.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data, draw scientifically sound conclusions and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Generate and protect intellectual property through patents, publications, technical know-how and innovative technologies.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation of experimental work, project progress and results within Henkel systems.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively to project teams and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams, including Sales, Technical Service and Manufacturing, to support customer needs and business objectives.

What makes you a good fit

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate ideas into practical solutions.
• Hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to a range of stakeholders, including customers and cross-functional teams.
• An active and collaborative team player who is equally comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
• Strong digital skills and confidence using digital tools to support technical work and communication.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Additional experience that would be an advantage

• Knowledge or practical experience in (meth)acrylate and/or cyanoacrylate chemistry.
• Synthetic chemistry expertise, particularly in areas such as methacrylate-based oligomer synthesis.
• Experience creating intellectual property, including patents, invention disclosures, scientific publications or other technical disclosures.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global 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
• Performance bonus / incentives
• Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance - VHI
• Flexi-time Policy

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us!

We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.