Sr Application Engineering Lab Tech

Henkel; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Work-life balance

401k matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a scientist in its Adhesive Technologies unit to perform and oversee R&D laboratory work, ensuring safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. You will own equipment setup, run tests, record data, and report findings to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data interpretation, and the development of new tests for materials performance, with onsite work at the Rocky Hill location and ample opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field.
• 3–5 years of laboratory experience.
• Ability to interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; able to present to groups.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all R&D lab work is conducted safely, understanding SDSs, PPE and 5S; comply with regulations.
• Operate application equipment safely and troubleshoot as needed.
• Record experimental details, organize data clearly, and analyze data quality.
• Report results and methods to internal/external customers in a timely manner.
• Execute standardized test plans with minimal supervision.
• Develop new tests for materials performance and apply learning to other projects.
• Familiar with products/substrates related to the assigned team/region.
• Prepare graphs/charts and identify data abnormalities and report them.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science

Tools

Microsoft Suite

JMP

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 Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

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

What you´ll do

• Assure all R&D laboratory work is conducted in a safe manner including understanding the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to site safety practices, use of laboratory equipment, and 5S; ensures products and processes comply with all federal and state regulatory agencies
• Take on equipment ownership to operate application equipment safely and efficiently. Able to set up, operate and troubleshoot equipment of moderate complexity
• With minimal supervision, accurately follow process procedures and record experimental details, collecting and organizing data in a coherent format. Able to analyze and judge the quality of data
• Report laboratory results and methods according to Henkel lab book policies; results, reports and observations will be communicated to internal/external customers in a timely manner
• Execute standardized test plans with minimal supervision
• Help develop new tests for materials performance as required and apply learning from one project to the next
• Familiar with products and substrates associated with assigned technology team/market/region
• Prepare graphs or charts of data. Must have ability to identify and report abnormalities in collected data and/or project work to supervisors
• Plan daily and weekly activities, multi-tasking as necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Train other technicians regarding equipment operating and/or test procedures

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science or a science field.
• 3-5 years of working experience working in a chemical laboratory environment.
• Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments
• Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Suite and JMP software (preferred)
• Able to work onsite, 5 days a week, in our Rocky Hill location

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• 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 gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $62,500.00 and $70,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does 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 any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. 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.