Product Development Chemist

Henkel; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme

Global mobility

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Performance bonus

Pension & Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexi-time

Job summary

Henkel Ireland, based in Tallaght, Dublin 24, is seeking a full-time Product Development Chemist to drive development and advancement of LOCTITE adhesives technologies. You will lead lab-based development, apply synthetic chemistry expertise, and collaborate with Sales, Tech Service and Manufacturing to support customers and business objectives.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master’s in Chemistry or related field, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills; translate ideas into practical solutions.
• Hands-on laboratory experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player, proactive and independent when needed.
• Strong digital skills and comfort with digital tools to support technical work.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Knowledge of (meth)acrylate and/or cyanoacrylate chemistry is a plus.
• Experience creating intellectual property (patents, disclosures, publications) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products, technologies and know-how to support Adhesives businesses.
• Plan and conduct laboratory-based development activities, including formulation and testing.
• Apply chemistry expertise to develop materials and advance adhesive technologies.
• Lead and coordinate development projects with high-quality, timely delivery.
• Analyse data, draw conclusions and define next steps.
• Generate and protect IP through patents and publications.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation in Henkel systems.
• Communicate findings to project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.

Skills

Chemistry

Laboratory skills

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Digital tools

Travel willingness

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science/Materials Science

Job description

About this Position

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

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

The successful candidate will contribute to newproduct and technology development, raw material qualification to supportcontinuity of supply, and the application of synthetic chemistry expertise todevelop and improve our adhesive technologies.

What you´ll do

• Developnew products, technologies and technical know-how to support the growth ofour Machinery Adhesives and/or Instant Adhesives businesses.
• Planand carry out laboratory-based development activities, includingformulation, raw material evaluation, product testing and adhesiveperformance assessment.
• Applysynthetic chemistry expertise to develop new materials and advanceadhesive technologies.
• Leadand coordinate development projects, ensuring high-quality, timelydelivery in accordance with required procedures.
• Analyseand interpret experimental data, draw scientifically sound conclusions andrecommend appropriate next steps.
• Generateand protect intellectual property through patents, publications, technicalknow-how and innovative technologies.
• Maintainaccurate technical documentation of experimental work, project progressand results within Henkel systems.
• Communicatetechnical findings and recommendations effectively to project teams andkey stakeholders.
• Collaboratewith global, cross-functional teams, including Sales, Technical Serviceand Manufacturing, to support customer needs and business objectives.

What makes you a good fit

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry, PolymerScience, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong creativity, innovation and problem-solvingskills, with the ability to translate ideas into practical solutions.
• Hands-on experience working in a laboratoryenvironment.
• Strong communication, presentation andrelationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate technicalinformation effectively to a range of stakeholders, including customersand cross-functional teams.
• An active and collaborative team player who isequally comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
• Strong digital skills and confidence usingdigital tools to support technical work and communication.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Additional experience that wouldbe an advantage:

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