Senior Product Development Lab Technician

Henkel; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial: 401k matching and bonus

Job summary

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies unit in Rocky Hill, CT is seeking a chemical lab professional to support product development and testing. You will collect data, ensure quality, apply statistics, and help drive process improvements in a compliant lab environment.

The role requires an associate degree with 8–10 years in a chemical lab (or a bachelor’s with 4–6 years) and strong collaboration, communication, and IT skills, including JMP.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in chemistry, biology or a science field with 8–10 years of lab experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4–6 years of chemical lab experience.
• Ability to collaborate with team on product development programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; JMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and communicates data and observations to chemist/scientist.
• Ensures high data quality, consistency, and reproducibility.
• Applies statistical techniques relevant to adhesive product testing.
• Proactively identifies and drives laboratory and process improvements.
• Acts as an independent problem solver and process owner with minimal supervision.
• Conducts all R&D lab work safely with PPE and 5S practices.
• Comfortable with curing and dispensing equipment.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

JMP

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in chemistry, biology or science field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in chemistry or related field

Tools

JMP

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping thefuture through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trustedbrands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and ourcutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore newpaths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit –where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customerswith a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functionalcoatings.

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

What you´ll do

• Collects and communicates data and basic observations to assigned Chemist/Scientist
• Ensures high data quality, consistency, and reproducibility
• Applies mathematical and statistical techniques relevant to adhesive product testing
• Proactively identifies and drives laboratory and process improvements
• Acts as an independent problem solver and process owner with minimal supervision
• Conducts all R&D laboratory work in a safe manner including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to site safety practices, use of laboratory equipment, 5S, etc.
• Comfortable with a variety of curing and dispensing equipment

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in chemistry, biology or a science field with 8-10 years of experience working in a Chemical laboratory
• Preferred bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years of experience working in a Chemical laboratory
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other team members in product development programs
• Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Statistical Analysis Software such as JMP is preferred.
• Ability to work in a chemical lab environment and with lab equipment and computers
• Able to carry out laboratory activities as required
• Frequently sit, view a computer screen, and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time
• Strong verbal communication skills one-on-one with colleagues/customers as well as in front of groups
• Uses good scientific judgment, statistical analysis, root cause identification and robust solution implementation
• Occasionally may be required to reach, squat, bend and lift up to 25 lbs.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordableplans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time offincluding sick time, vacation time and holiday time
• 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 genderneutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertilitysupport, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderlycare, and scholarships
• Career Growth: skill developmentprograms, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

The annual pay range for this role is$65,000 and $75,000. This range reflects the good‑faith minimumand maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for thisposition at the time of posting. This role is classified as non‑exempt,and employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state,and local laws. In addition to the hourly wage, employees in this position maybe eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms ofcompensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers acomprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation willdepend on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, training,certifications, and work location. This job posting is intended to comply withall applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkeldoes not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore,Henkel will not pay a fee for anyplacement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, wecome from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. Webelieve the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is anequal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status,genetic information, and other legally protected categories.