Product Development Scientist - Coatings & Adhesives

Henkel

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 95,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching & bonuses

Parental leave & family support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel in Massachusetts is seeking a senior scientist to lead new product development in coatings within Adhesive Technologies. You will drive projects, develop innovative coating solutions, and guide cross-functional teams to align with strategic objectives.

Required are 7–10 years of industry experience and deep knowledge of functional and protective coatings, polymer science, and surface analysis. The role requires in-office presence five days a week and offers a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, or related field.
7–10 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong knowledge of advanced coating technologies including functional and protective coatings, sol-gel systems, UV-curable materials, and hybrid organic-inorganic coatings.
Understanding of polymer and surface science including polymer chemistry, crosslinking mechanisms, surface energy, and interfacial interactions.
Experience formulating and optimizing coating systems including rheology, adhesion performance, and substrate preparation.
Knowledge of nanomaterials and nanoparticle-enabled coating technologies and their impact on material performance.
Proficiency in surface analysis and performance testing including contact angle measurement, environmental exposure, and durability testing.
Experience applying statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) to support product development and process optimization.
Experience with materials characterization techniques such as SEM, AFM, optical microscopy, FTIR, DSC, and TGA.
Ability to work 5 days in office.