Research Scientist — Adhesives & Materials Innovation

Henkel; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial: 401k matching and bonus

Family Support: parental leave and福利

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a chemist/engineer to lead product analysis and testing, provide technical support, and drive data-driven recommendations. You will collaborate with product management, production, and sourcing to develop new products, while contributing to IP generation and publications. Onsite role with travel.

The candidate should have a chemistry-related degree and 3–5 years of industry experience, with strong independence and experimental setup skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of related chemistry industry experience.
• Able to work independently on a defined project and manage multiple project activities.
• Able to set up experiments and perform standard characterization testing on formulations.

Responsibilities

• Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in the Albert systems.
• Provide technical support to customer and analyze results after product release.
• Perform data analysis, draw conclusions, and make experimental recommendations.
• Actively participate in scientific publications and forums and present technical work internally and externally.
• Develop innovative products and technologies by understanding customer needs, market trends, and scientific advancements.
• Collaborate with product management, production and sourcing teams to develop new products and nurture current product lines.
• Contribute to the generation of intellectual property including patents, publications, and other technologies.
• Communicate with stakeholders to optimize processes towards customer requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or equivalent

Job description

Henkel is seeking a chemist/engineer to lead product analysis and testing, provide technical support, and drive data-driven recommendations. You will collaborate with product management, production, and sourcing to develop new products, while contributing to IP generation and publications. Onsite role with travel.

The candidate should have a chemistry-related degree and 3–5 years of industry experience, with strong independence and experimental setup skills.