Product Development Chemist

Henkel; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA in the United States is seeking a research‑oriented professional to lead new product development in adhesives and sealants. You will design experiments, analyze results, and guide formulations from concept through commercialization.

You’ll partner with Application Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and more to deliver customer‑focused solutions while ensuring compliance with global regulations and product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects for adhesive and sealant technologies, guiding products from concept through commercialization.

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.

What you´ll do

• Lead new product development projects for adhesive and sealant technologies, guiding products from concept through commercialization.
• Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments to evaluate formulation performance, adhesion and other properties.
• Partners cross-functionally with Application Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and more to deliver customer-focused solutions and implement new product introductions.
• Ensure all new products comply with global chemical regulations, product requirements, and customer specifications, including international health, safety and environmental standards.
• Protect Henkel's intellectual property by identifying innovative technologies, documenting, and collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Tests or supervises tests on product stability and performance