Quality Lab Specialist— United States, Brandon, SD, Adhesive Technologies

Henkel; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies Quality team in Geneva, NY is seeking a Quality Auditor I for the 2nd shift. You’ll perform quality control testing on incoming materials, in-process materials, and finished products, document results, and help maintain lab records.

You’ll develop testing methods, support investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with HACCP, quality systems, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Environmental Science, or related field preferred but not required; HSD required.
• Experience in a quality laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, core tools, root cause analysis, and incident investigation techniques.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and DMAIC.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, HACCP principles, and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on incoming raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Analyze, calculate, and document test results while maintaining laboratory records.
• Develop and execute laboratory testing methods, generate technical reports, and maintain documentation.
• Support quality investigations, including customer complaints, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Maintain retain samples and uphold a clean, organized, and safe lab environment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in quality and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Six Sigma

DMAIC

Analytical skills

Education

Chemistry/Biology/related degree

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Quality United States, Brandon, SD, SD Full Time Regular

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 raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Analyze, calculate, and accurately document test results while maintaining complete laboratory records.
• Develop and execute laboratory testing methods, generate technical reports, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support quality investigations, including customer complaints, non-conformances, and corrective action activities.
• Maintain retain samples, ensure laboratory organization, and uphold a clean and safe work environment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and participate 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, but not required. HSD required.
• Experience working in a quality laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, quality core tools, root cause analysis, and incident investigation techniques.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and DMAIC.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, risk assessment processes, HACCP principles, and environmental health and safety standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

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

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