Senior Scientific Associate — Product Innovation Lead

Henkel Corporation; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation’s Adhesive Technologies unit is seeking a focused, collaborative scientist to lead end-to-end product development, translating scientific concepts into commercially viable products while meeting performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.

You will test and analyze, document methods in LIMS, collaborate with product management, manufacturing and sourcing, support customers, maintain lab compliance, and contribute to publications and conferences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end product development initiatives.
• Proficient in laboratory testing and data analysis.
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety (EH&S) and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development initiatives, partnering cross-functionally to translate scientific concepts into commercially viable products while meeting performance, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Lead product testing and analysis activities, documenting methods, results, and conclusions in laboratory information management systems
• Analyze experimental data, provide technical recommendations, and support product performance evaluation throughout the product lifecycle
• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to develop new products and optimize existing product lines
• Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders
• Support manufacturing and quality initiatives to ensure consistent product performance and delivery
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, materials, and process improvement opportunities
• Maintain laboratory equipment, facilities, and records while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Contribute to scientific publications, technical presentations, industry forums, and professional conferences

Skills

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Product testing

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Customer support

Manufacturing collaboration

Technology scouting

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Henkel Corporation’s Adhesive Technologies unit is seeking a focused, collaborative scientist to lead end-to-end product development, translating scientific concepts into commercially viable products while meeting performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.

You will test and analyze, document methods in LIMS, collaborate with product management, manufacturing and sourcing, support customers, maintain lab compliance, and contribute to publications and conferences.