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

Henkel; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401k matching and employee stock plan

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Quality position in Adhesive Technologies located in Brandon, SD. The role involves testing raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.

You will document results, develop testing methods, and support investigations including customer complaints. The candidate should have a science-related education with lab experience and knowledge of quality systems, with Six Sigma and regulatory awareness considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related scientific field is preferred, HSD required.
• Experience in a quality laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial setting considered an asset.
• Knowledge of quality systems, core tools, root cause analysis and incident investigation is desirable.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and DMAIC continuous improvement methods is a plus.
• Understanding of HACCP, environmental health and safety standards, and regulatory requirements is beneficial.

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 with 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 actions.
• Maintain retain samples, keep lab organized, and uphold a safe work environment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in quality and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma (HSD) required

Bachelor's or related scientific degree preferred

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

JOB ID:26103558

Job Locations:United States, SD, Brandon, SD

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

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