Specialist PD and Research— India, Pune, Adhesive Technologies

Henkel Ltda; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Employee share plan

Medical insurance

Life insurance

OPD coverage

Job summary

Henkel Ltda in Pune, Maharashtra, India, is seeking a Specialist - PD & Research to lead adhesive formulation and product development efforts. You will independently manage projects, analyze data, and drive technical research while maintaining documentation and regulatory compliance.

Role requires a PhD in a related field and at least 2 years of industrial adhesive experience. You will collaborate with global teams and contribute to continuous improvement, safety, and quality standards in a

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, materials science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial experience in adhesive formulation, product development and testing.
• Strong technical expertise in formulation development, experimental design, data analysis, and problem-solving.
• Ability to independently plan, manage and execute projects through the project lifecycle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical report writing and stakeholder management.
• Proven track record of developing innovative technologies or products, supported by commercial success, patents, or publications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out laboratory synthesis/adhesive formulations and testing, analyze results, and provide data.
• Manage adhesive formulation projects across technologies with ownership and timely delivery.
• Maintain experimental records, databases, and documentation; prepare project reports.
• Adopt a customer-centric approach with risk assessment and delivery of high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, technology groups, customers, and stakeholders globally.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and knowledge sharing for innovation.
• Use digital tools to improve project execution, productivity and knowledge management.
• Ensure SHE, Quality and 5S compliance in the lab; prepare audits and regulatory documentation.
• Identify CAPEX needs and support equipment procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Show agility and adaptability to evolving priorities in line with Henkel leadership.

Skills

Adhesive formulation

Product development

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Polymer Science

PhD in Materials Science

Related discipline

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Research & Development India, Pune, Maharashtra Full Time Regular

As a Specialist - PD & Research, you will be responsible for adhesive formulation, product development, laboratory testing, and technical research. You will independently manage projects, analyze data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions within timelines.
The role also involves maintaining technical documentation and ensuring compliance with SHE, Quality, and 5S standards.

What you'll do

• Independently plan and carry out laboratory synthesis/ adhesive formulations, and testing activities related to assigned projects, analyze results and provide data as in required formats.
• Manage adhesive formulation projects across multiple technologies and SBUs with full ownership, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of project objectives.
• Maintain accurate experimental records, formulation databases, and technical documentation, prepare clear and concise project reports.
• Adopt a strong customer-centric approach through proactive risk assessment, mitigation planning, and consistent delivery of high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, technology groups, customers, and stakeholders across the globe to achieve project milestones within agreed timelines.
• Support technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and knowledge sharing to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Leverage digital tools and data-driven approaches to improve project execution, productivity, and knowledge management.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment (SHE), Quality, and 5S standards, fostering a safe and efficient laboratory environment.
• Lead, prepare and maintain documentation required for internal/external audits and regulatory compliance
  Identify CAPEX requirements and support procurement, installation, and commissioning of laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrate agility, accountability, and adaptability in responding to evolving business priorities and organizational needs in alignment with Henkel's leadership commitments

What makes you a good fit

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial experience in adhesive formulation, product development, and preferred testing.
• Strong technical expertise in formulation development, experimental design, data analysis, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, manage, and execute projects through the project lifecycle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical report writing and stakeholder management.
• Proven track record of developing innovative technologies or products, supported by commercial success, patents, or publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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
• Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
• Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
• Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children