Analytical Research Intern Summer 2027

Henkel; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global projects

Online courses

Networking events

Feedback discussions

Social events

Job summary

Henkel in Michigan seeks a student intern for the Adhesive Technologies unit. You will support analytical testing of customer samples, contribute to research and application processes, and interface with cross-functional teams and customers.

The internship runs May 24 through August 13, offering hands-on lab work, access to Henkel’s online learning platform with thousands of courses, and potential for future full-time opportunities after completion.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience from coursework, research, internships, or projects.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and other software tools.
• Curious, eager to learn in a fast-paced technical environment and solve real-world challenges through experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical testing support for customer samples.
• Contribute to Henkel Research and Application Process.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and customers.

Skills

Analytical testing

Lab experience

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Biology

Tools

Technical software tools

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping thefuture through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trustedbrands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and ourcutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore newpaths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit –where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customerswith a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functionalcoatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance inyour career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

• Analytical Testing Support for Customer Samples
• Contribute to Henkel Research and Application Process
• Interfacing with cross-functional teams and customers

What makes you a good fit

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering,Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field
• Hands-on laboratory experience gained through coursework,research, internships, or other practical projects
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MicrosoftOffice and other technical software tools
• Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-pacedtechnical environment
• Passion for science, innovation, and solving real-worldchallenges through experimentation and data-driven thinking

Some perks of joining Henkel as an intern

• Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
  
• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
  
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
  
• In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.
  

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

Additional information

• This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
• This internship has a duration of May 24th – August 13th
• Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 or until all our positions are filled.
• If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
• If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.