Product Development Chemist Intern – (January -December 2027)

Henkel; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting projects with Henkel globally

Online learning platform (9,000+ Cour|

Job summary

Henkel invites students to join the Adhesive Technologies internship in Irvine, focusing on hands-on formulation work for electronics and data-driven product development.

The program runs for one year (Jan 11, 2027 – Dec 2027), is part-time (20–25 hours/week during school year) and full-time (40 hours/week in summer). Compensation is $22–$27/hour, with opportunities to learn via Henkel’s platform and network with leaders.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student or recent graduate pursuing Polymer Materials & Sciences, Chemical Materials & Engineering, Chemistry, or related major.
• Experience with lab techniques in chemistry/polymer science (synthesis, characterization, titration, spectroscopy).
• Familiarity with lab safety protocols and chemical handling.
• Experience with analytical instruments (FTIR, DSC, TGA, NMR, GPC).
• Documentation and reporting of experimental results.
• Ability to collaborate in a research or lab team environment.
• Must be able to commute to Irvine office.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience creating adhesive formulations for electronics in a lab.
• Prepare formulations and measure key physical and chemical properties.
• Analyze data from testing to support product development decisions.
• Follow lab safety guidelines and participate in 5S organization.
• Use Albert to track and report lab data.
• Collaborate with R&D to drive innovation and improvement.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Lab safety knowledge

Analytical instruments

Documentation/reporting

Team collaboration

Commute to Irvine

Education

Polymer Materials & Sciences or Chemistry degree

Tools

FTIR

DSC

TGA

NMR

GPC

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

• Gain hands-on experience creating adhesive formulations for electronic applications in a lab setting
• Execute designed experiments by preparing formulations and measuring key physical and chemical properties
• Analyze and compile data from formulation testing to support product development decisions
• Ensure compliance with lab safety guidelines and actively participate in 5S organizational activities
• Support digitalization efforts by using Albert for lab data tracking and reporting
• Collaborate with R&D team members to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate student (Junior or Senior) or recent graduate (Summer 2025) pursuing a degree in Polymer Materials & Sciences, Chemical Materials & Engineering, Chemistry, or related majors
• Laboratory techniques in chemistry/polymer science (e.g., synthesis, characterization, titration, spectroscopy)
• Familiarity with lab safety protocols and chemical handling
• Experience with analytical instruments (e.g., FTIR, DSC, TGA, NMR, GPC)
• Documentation and reporting of experimental results
• Collaboration in a research or lab team environment
• Ability to commute to our Irvine office

Some perks of joining Henkel as an intern

• Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel's online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
• In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

Additional information

• This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
• This internship in one year long and has a duration of January 11th -December of 2027. The role will be part-time (20-25 hours a week) during the school year and 40 hours a week during the summer.
• Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 or until all our positions are filled
• If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
• If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.