Product Development Chemist— Ireland, Dublin, Adhesive Technologies

Henkel Ltda; Dublin; Hybride; EUR 65 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Digital tools

Travel willingness

Formation

PhD/Master’s in Chemistry or related

Description du poste

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.

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Ireland, Dublin, Adhesive Technologies, Safety, health, environment, quality (SHEQ), Research & Development