R&D Product Development Intern - Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation support

Online learning platform

Networking events

Feedback discussions

Social events

Job summary

Henkel seeks an undergraduate intern in the United States to gain hands-on experience in laundry product formulation and development. You will work in a lab with brands like Persil, all, and Snuggle, collaborating with analytical, packaging, and process teams to drive the product lifecycle.

You'll design experiments, prepare test batches, and present results to diverse audiences, with housing/relocation support and a strong emphasis on learning and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant science/engineering field.
• Lab experience through coursework, research or internships.
• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on experience creating product formulations in a lab setting for brands Persil, Purex or Snuggle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams during the product development cycle.
• Research novel chemistries to enhance performance of detergent formulations.
• Design and conduct experiments to develop or improve laundry products.
• Present findings and insights from research to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Lab experience

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Biology

Biomedical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Material Science

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that is 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.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you'll do

• Get hands-on experience creating product formulations in a lab setting for our brands all, Persil, Purex or Snuggle
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams (analytical, packaging, process development) throughout the product development cycle
• Research novel chemistries to enhance performance and benefits in detergent formulations
• Design and conduct experiments to develop or improve laundry products
• Prepare batches for internal testing and customer evaluationsPresent findings and insights from research and evaluations to technical and non-technical audiences

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate student graduating in 2027, 2028 or 2029 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Material Science
  
• Lab experience through coursework, academic research, or prior internships
  
• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities
  
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

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.
  

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

Additional information

• This internship is 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 rate 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 qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.