Product Development Chemist Intern: Lab R&D & Formulations

Henkel Argentina S.A; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

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Job summary

Henkel invites a Product Development Chemist Intern to join the Adhesive Technologies Research & Development group in Irvine, CA. The year-long internship offers hands-on lab work creating adhesive formulations for electronic applications and data-driven product development decisions.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates or recent graduates in polymer science or chemistry, with lab experience, safety awareness, and the ability to commute to our Irvine office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Polymer Materials & Sciences, Chemical Materials & Engineering, Chemistry, or related majors.
• Laboratory techniques in chemistry/polymer science (synthesis, characterization, titration, spectroscopy) desirable.
• Familiarity with lab safety protocols and chemical handling.
• Experience with analytical instruments (FTIR, DSC, TGA, NMR, GPC) beneficial.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a team in a research or lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience creating adhesive formulations for electronic applications in a lab setting.
• Execute designed experiments by preparing formulations and measuring key 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.

Skills

Lab techniques

Analytical reporting

Team collaboration

Documentation

Commute to Irvine

Education

Polymer Materials & Sciences / Chemistry (undergrad)

Chemistry/Materials engineering background

Tools

FTIR

DSC

TGA

NMR

GPC

Job description

Henkel invites a Product Development Chemist Intern to join the Adhesive Technologies Research & Development group in Irvine, CA. The year-long internship offers hands-on lab work creating adhesive formulations for electronic applications and data-driven product development decisions.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates or recent graduates in polymer science or chemistry, with lab experience, safety awareness, and the ability to commute to our Irvine office.