Laboratory Technician: Innovation & Growth in Adhesives

Henkel; Madison Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial: 401k matching and bonus

Job summary

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies unit is hiring a Laboratory Technician to perform hands-on coating testing at lab and pilot scales, following safety protocols, PPE, and 5S practices. You will prepare data, write reports, and communicate observations to engineers and customers, while applying problem-solving skills to keep project deliverables on track and training others as needed.

Qualifications include a preferred bachelor's in engineering or sciences, about 1 year in a chemical lab, and

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a science field.
• 1 year of experience working in a chemical laboratory is preferred.
• Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical, and mechanical data.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as a team member and independently on various assignments.
• Knowledgeable in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Statistical Analysis, and AI.
• Uses good scientific judgement, statistical analysis, root cause identification, and robust solution implementation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on Laboratory and Pilot Scale application of Henkel's innovative coatings portfolio.
• Conduct all laboratory work in a safe manner, including PPE and 5S practices.
• Execute Lab testing and generate test data, documentation, and laboratory reports for projects assigned by Engineers and/or Supervisor.
• Communicate basic observations regarding data and/or experimental outcomes.
• Employ basis problem-solving skillsets to overcome bottlenecks and maintain project deliverable dates.
• May train other technicians and/or customers regarding equipment operation and/or test procedures.
• Take on equipment ownership and responsibility for maintaining safe operation of the assigned equipment.
• Report laboratory results and methods according to accepted company lab practices; results, reports, and observations will be communicated to internal/external customers

Skills

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Statistical Analysis

AI

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Job description

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies unit is hiring a Laboratory Technician to perform hands-on coating testing at lab and pilot scales, following safety protocols, PPE, and 5S practices. You will prepare data, write reports, and communicate observations to engineers and customers, while applying problem-solving skills to keep project deliverables on track and training others as needed.

Qualifications include a preferred bachelor's in engineering or sciences, about 1 year in a chemical lab, and