Product Development Chemist

Henkel; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial: 401k / bonuses

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel, a leader in adhesives technologies, is seeking a Product Development Chemist to optimize the APC HM portfolio, focusing on cost reductions, supply security, and quality improvements across manufacturing.

You will work with PLM, Purchasing, Supply Chain, QC and Manufacturing to implement formulation and process improvements, lead cost-saving qualifications, and ensure continuity of supply through material and supplier evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related field.
• Proficiency in laboratory testing, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and drive results across cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of chemical formulations, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive optimization initiatives across the APC HM product portfolio focusing on cost savings, supply security, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with PLM, Purchasing, Supply Chain, QC and Manufacturing to identify and implement formulation, raw material, and process improvements.
• Lead qualification efforts for cost-saving opportunities and support manufacturing facilities to improve operation performance and product quality.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Chemistry

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

• The Product Development Chemist is responsible for driving optimization initiatives across the APC HM product portfolio, with a focus on cost savings, supply security, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• This role serves as a key technical resource, collaborating closely with Product Line Management (PLM), Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Manufacturing teams to identify and implement formulation, raw material, and process improvements that support business objectives.
• The successful candidate will lead qualification efforts for cost-saving opportunities, ensure continuity of supply through alternative raw material and supplier evaluations, and provide technical support to manufacturing facilities to improve operational performance and product quality.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or a related field of education
• Proficiency in laboratory testing, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and drive results across cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of chemical formulations, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordableplans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time offincluding sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybridwork 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 genderneutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertilitysupport, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderlycare, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse nationaland international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skillsdevelopment courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary rangefor this role is $70,000.00 and $80,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimumand maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at thetime of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligiblefor incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. TheCompany also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actualcompensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills,experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended tocomply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does notaccept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore,Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of anunsolicited referral.

At Henkel, wecome from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. Webelieve the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is anequal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status,genetic information, and other legally protected categories.