Lab Technician, Application Engineering— United States, Chanhassen, MN, Adhesive Technologies

Henkel; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-life Balance

Financial

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies division in Minnesota seeks a dedicated laboratory technician to conduct safety-conscious lab work, operate test equipment, and document experiments with precision. You will analyze data quality, report results to internal and external customers, and help develop new tests for materials performance, contributing to innovative coatings and adhesives.

This onsite role offers hands-on growth, collaboration with a skilled team, and opportunities to master analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science or a related science field
• Minimum 1–3 years of working experience in a chemical laboratory environment
• Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data
• Ability to work as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments
• Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Suite and Minitab or JMP software (preferred)
• Must have ability to identify and report abnormalities in collected data and/or project work to supervisors
• Able to work onsite, 5 days a week, in Chanhassen facility

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory work in a safe manner including understanding the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to site safety practices, use of laboratory equipment, and 5S
• Take on equipment ownership to operate application equipment safely and efficiently
• Able to set up, operate and troubleshoot equipment of moderate complexity
• Accurately follow process procedures and record experimental details, collecting and organizing data in a coherent format
• Able to analyze and judge the quality of data
• Report laboratory results and methods according to Henkel lab book policies; results, reports and observations will be communicated to internal/external customers in a timely manner
• Execute standardized test plans with minimal supervision
• Develop new tests for materials performance as required and apply learning from one project to the next
• Prepare graphs or charts of data

Skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Minitab/JMP software

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science or related field

Tools

Minitab

Job description

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

• Conduct laboratory work in a safe manner including understanding the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to site safety practices, use of laboratory equipment, and 5S
• Take on equipment ownership to operate application equipment safely and efficiently
• Able to set up, operate and troubleshoot equipment of moderate complexity
• Accurately follow process procedures and record experimental details, collecting and organizing data in a coherent format
• Able to analyze and judge the quality of data
• Report laboratory results and methods according to Henkel lab book policies; results, reports and observations will be communicated to internal/external customers in a timely manner
• Execute standardized test plans with minimal supervision
• Develop new tests for materials performance as required and apply learning from one project to the next
• Prepare graphs or charts of data

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science or a related science field
• Minimum 1-3 years of working experience in a chemical laboratory environment
• Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data
• Ability to work as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments
• Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Suite and Minitab or JMP software (preferred)
• Must have ability to identify and report abnormalities in collected data and/or project work to supervisors
• Able to work onsite, 5 days a week, in Chanhassen facility

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

JOB ID:26103339

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

How is work at Henkel

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