Product Development Chemist Intern – Lab Innovator

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

Benefits offered by this job

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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

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.