R&D Consumer Technology & Insights Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel Corporation; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online learning platform

Networking events

Internship projects

Social events

Job summary

Henkel is offering an internship in its Consumer Brands unit, focused on Laundry & Home Care and Hair products. You’ll participate in hands-on testing, analyze feedback, and collaborate with R&D to shape new product concepts based on data. The role emphasizes learning, networking and real-world impact during the internship.

The program runs May 24th–August 13th with opportunities for feedback, professional development and cross-country collaboration with Henkel colleagues.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Data Analytics, Market Research, Psychology, Sociology or Food Sciences.
• Comfortable working with both qualitative and quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on testing of consumer goods.
• Collect and analyze feedback to understand preferences, influence methodology, uncover pain points, and unmet consumer needs.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to co-develop new product concepts and claims based on data.
• Help prepare reports, data analyses or presentations that summarize findings and recommend next steps.

Skills

Qualitative data analysis

Quantitative data analysis

Market research

Data visualization

Education

Chemistry

Biology

Data Analytics

Market Research

Psychology

Sociology

Food Sciences

Job description

About this Position

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 Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

• Participate in hands-on testing of consumergoods
• Collect and analyze feedback about products tounderstand preferences, influence methodology, uncover pain points, andunmet consumer needs
• Collaborate with R&D teams to co-develop newproduct concepts and claims based on various data points
• Help prepare reports, data analyses or presentationsthat summarize findings and recommend next steps

What makes you a good fit

• A rising junior, rising senior, a master’s / graduate student or rising 2nd year MBA student pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Biology, Data Analytics, Market Research, Psychology, Sociology or Food Sciences
• Comfortable working with both qualitative and quantitative data

Some perks of joining Henkel as an intern

• Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses
• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals
• In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country

Additional information

• This internship is not eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
• This internship has a duration of May 24th – August 13th.
• Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 or until all our positions are filled
• If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
• If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

The salary for this role is $22 – $27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.