Lead Development Chemist, Construction Adhesives

Henkel; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial: 401k matching and bonus

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a talented chemist to join the Adhesive Technologies team in Massachusetts. You will develop and optimize adhesives, lead lab workstreams, and collaborate across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and commercial groups to bring new products to market.

The role requires 3–5 years of lab experience in adhesives or related polymers, and a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of lab experience in adhesives, sealants, coatings, or polymer systems.
• PhD (preferred) or master's degree in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of polymer science, structure–property relationships, and adhesive formulation.
• Experience with organic synthesis and formulation of polyurethanes, silanes, and acrylics is an advantage.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize innovative adhesives aligned with market needs and growth priorities.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments including synthesis, formulation, and performance testing.
• Evaluate processing behavior and bonding performance through testing and customer simulations.
• Lead and manage lab workstreams with high-quality data and clear reporting of results.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, application engineering and commercial teams to scale up products.
• Provide technical support to external customers and drive project progression.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Support lab digitalization and automation initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Collaboration

Self-driven

Education

PhD or Master's in Chemistry/Polymer Science/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Henkel is seeking a talented chemist to join the Adhesive Technologies team in Massachusetts. You will develop and optimize adhesives, lead lab workstreams, and collaborate across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and commercial groups to bring new products to market.

The role requires 3–5 years of lab experience in adhesives or related polymers, and a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic setting.