Chemist Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online learning platform access

Networking events

Feedback discussions

In-person and virtual intern socials

Job summary

Henkel in Irvine, CA is seeking an intern to gain hands-on experience in chemical compounding of electronic materials within a lab environment. You will test material properties and develop formulations under supervision.

The internship runs May 24 – August 13 and offers exposure to adhesives and electronics, with paid hourly compensation between $22 and $27.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or ChemicalEngineering.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and summarize data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on chemical compounding of electronic materials in a lab environment.
• Test and evaluate adhesive material properties and performance.
• Gain practical experience in organic and polymer chemistry applications within the electronics industry.
• Develop and optimize product formulations through hands-on laboratory work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Chemistry

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting‑edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

• Perform hands‑on chemical compounding of electronic materials in a lab environment
• Test and evaluate adhesive material properties and performance
• Gain practical experience in organic and polymer chemistry applications within the electronics industry
• Develop and optimize product formulations through hands‑on laboratory work.

What makes you a good fit

• Pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or ChemicalEngineering
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and summarize data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.