Adhesives R&D Scientist – Epoxies & Thermosets

Henkel; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Employee share plan

Annual performance bonus

Parental leave

Fertility support

Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Flexible & hybrid work policies

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a highly skilled scientist for the Adhesive Technologies unit in Michigan. You will contribute to strategic planning, drive new business development, support R&D projects, and help map technology roadmaps while ensuring safety and quality.

This onsite role requires working in the facility five days a week with possible 5-10% travel. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or other relevant technical field is required
• A BS with 5+ years of industry experience will also be considered
• Hands-on/bench development of adhesives based on epoxy or thermoset technology experience required
• Experience developing and production scale up of adhesives/ sealants required
• Knowledge and experience with DOE or other experiment designing tools
• Strong focus on safety and quality of work
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience presenting to top management, customers and public groups
• Track record of solving complex technical problems

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic and tactical planning
• Identify and drive new business development activities
• Support R&D projects critical to business
• Act as an ambassador for the scientific community of Henkel
• Generate test plans and/or experiments
• Support road mapping of technology/business development
• Participate in site safety and/or 5S programs
• Secure IP position in own area of development
• This is an onsite role, selected candidates will be working in the facility 5 days a week unless traveling 5-10% to a customer, vendor, or conference

Skills

Adhesive development

DOE/experimental design

Safety and quality focus

Communication and presentation

Problem solving

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry/related field

MS in Chemistry/related field

BS with 5+ years industry experience

Tools

DOE tools

Job description

Henkel is seeking a highly skilled scientist for the Adhesive Technologies unit in Michigan. You will contribute to strategic planning, drive new business development, support R&D projects, and help map technology roadmaps while ensuring safety and quality.

This onsite role requires working in the facility five days a week with possible 5-10% travel. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.