Specialist Technical - Analytical

Henkel; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global wellbeing programs

Group Medical Insurance

Employee Share Plan

8 weeks parental leave

International growth opportunities

Job summary

Henkel India is seeking a seasoned chemist to lead product analysis and testing, interpret data, and provide technical support to customers. You will drive product and process improvements through experimentation and collaboration, while ensuring safety, environment, 5S and quality standards are met.

The role requires MSc/BE in chemistry or polymer science and 4–6 years in a test lab, with hands-on experience in rheometers, HPLC, DSC, TGA, and NABL/ISO17025 processes.

Qualifications

• MSc/ BE in Chemistry/polymer science
• 4-6 years working experience in test lab
• Expertise in analytical methods like Rheometers, DMA GC, HPLC, Particle sizer, DSC, TGA etc
• Experience in ISO 17025 documentation and NABL certification audits
• Knowledge of Mechanical, electrical, thermal test methods, etc - ASTM/ ISO/DIN/EN test standards for material and chemical testing
• Test analysis and interpretation

Responsibilities

• Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in internal systems
• Provide technical support to customer and analyze results after product release
• Record, organize and communicate results/data from experiments and testing
• Perform data analysis, draw conclusions, and make experimental recommendations
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and leverage their feedback to optimize processes towards customer requirements
• Observe safety and environmental guidelines while handling products
• Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipment in good condition.
• Follow 5S - Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations, standards and policies.
• Explore new technology, product, or performance improvement opportunities
• Actively participate in scientific publications and forum

Skills

Data analysis

Lab leadership

Technical communication

Experiment design

Interpreting results

Education

MSc/BE in Chemistry or polymer science

Tools

Rheometers

DMA

HPLC

Particle sizing

DSC

TGA

NABL audits

Job description

About this Position

Lead product analysis and testing, interpret data, and provide technical support to customers. Drive product and process improvements through experimentation, stakeholder collaboration, and new technology exploration, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, 5S, and quality standards. Contribute to technical publications and industry forums.

What You'll Do

• Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in internal systems
• Provide technical support to customer and analyze results after product release
• Record, organize and communicate results/data from experiments and testing
• Perform data analysis, draw conclusions, and make experimental recommendations
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and leverage their feedback to optimize processes towards customer requirements
• Observe safety and environmental guidelines while handling products
• Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipment in good condition.
• Follow 5S - Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations, standards and policies.
• Explore new technology, product, or performance improvement opportunities
• Actively participate in scientific publications and forum

What makes you a good fit

• MSc/ BE in Chemistry/polymer science
• 4-6 years working experience in test lab
• Expertise in analytical methods like Rheometers, DMA GC, HPLC, Particle sizer, DSC, TGA etc
• Experience in ISO 17025 documentation and NABL certification audits
• Knowledge of Mechanical, electrical, thermal test methods, etc - ASTM/ ISO/DIN/EN test standards for material and chemical testing
• Test analysis and interpretation

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

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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.