Quality Lab Specialist

Henkel group; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Employee share plan

Annual performance bonus

Service awards

Student loan reimbursement

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies unit is seeking a quality-focused professional to perform QC testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products, and to document results with rigor.

You will develop and execute testing methods, generate technical reports, and support investigations including customer complaints and corrective actions, while maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree not required but preferred in a scientific field; HSD required.
• Experience in a quality laboratory, manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and core tools; experience with root cause analysis and investigations.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies.
• Understanding regulatory requirements, risk assessment, HACCP and EHS standards.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing on incoming materials, in-process materials and finished products to ensure quality.
• Analyze, document results and maintain laboratory records.
• Develop and execute lab testing methods; generate reports and maintain documentation.
• Support quality investigations including customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Maintain samples and keep a clean, safe lab environment.
• Identify process improvements and participate in quality/compliance projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Quality core tools

Root cause analysis

Incident investigation

Job description

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

• Perform quality control testing on incoming rawmaterials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensurecompliance with quality standards.
• Analyze, calculate, and accurately document testresults while maintaining complete laboratory records.
• Develop and execute laboratory testing methods,generate technical reports, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support quality investigations, including customercomplaints, non-conformances, and corrective action activities.
• Maintain retain samples, ensure laboratoryorganization, and uphold a clean and safe work environment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities andparticipate in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement projects.

What makes you a good fit

• Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science,Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline preferred, butnot required. HSD required.
• Experience working in a quality laboratory,manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, quality coretools, root cause analysis, and incident investigation techniques.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologiessuch as Six Sigma and DMAIC.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, riskassessment processes, HACCP principles, and environmental health andsafety standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, andorganizational skills with the ability to collaborate across multiplefunctions.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day one.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary for this role is $44,720.00 - $48,880.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting.In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.