Sr. Scientific Associate

Henkel Corporation; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-life balance

401k matching

Family support

Career growth

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a highly qualified scientist to lead product analysis and testing within the Adhesive Technologies unit. You will collaborate across product management, production, and sourcing to develop and refine adhesives, sealants and coatings for electronic applications.

The role requires advanced degrees and substantial experience in polymer science and heat transfer materials, with on-site presence in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of heat transfer materials and thermal interface products.
• Broad knowledge of polymer science, including structure–property relationships, rheology, and soft materials mechanics.
• Experience applying these disciplines to electronics-related applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead product analysis and testing and document results in LIM systems.
• Provide technical support to customers and analyze results post-release.
• Communicate results and data from experiments clearly to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product management, production and sourcing to develop and nurture products.
• Support manufacturing to ensure quality product delivery.
• Present technical work at meetings and conferences.

Skills

Heat transfer knowledge

Polymer science knowledge

Electronics applications understanding

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Materials Science

MS in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Materials Science with 3+ years product development

BS in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Materials Science with 5+ years product development

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 inyour career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you'll do

• Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in the LIM systems
• Provide technical support to customer and analyze results after product release
• Record, organize and communicate results/data from experiments and testing
• Explore new technology, product, or performance improvement opportunities
• Observe safety and environmental guidelines while handling productsPerform data analysis, draw conclusions, and make experimental recommendations
• Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipmentEnsure adherence to all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations, standards and policies
• Actively participate in scientific publications and forums
• Collaborate closely with product management, production and sourcing teams to develop new products and nurture current product lines through product
• Support manufacturing to ensure quality product delivery
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and leverage their feedback to optimize processes towards customer requirements
• Attend or present technical work at business meetings and conferences
• This role is onsite and requires 5 days in office

What makes you a good fit

• Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields
• M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science / related fields with a minimum of 3 years' work experience in product development
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry Materials Science, or related fields with a minimum of 5 years' work experience in product development
• ExperienceDeep understanding of heat transfer materials and thermal interface products
• Broad based knowledge of polymer science, including polymer chemistry, structure property relationships, rheology, bulk and adhesive mechanics of soft materials
• An understanding of the requirements of applications and assemblies in the electronics industry

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordableplans 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 / sellprogram
• Financial: 401kmatching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matchingshares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loanreimbursement
• Family Support:12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents givingbirth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discountedchild and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diversenational and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skillsdevelopment courses, and tuition reimbursement

Thesalary range for this role is $85,000.00 and $110,000.00. This range represents thegood‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offerfor this role at the time of posting.In addition to base salary, thisposition may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, asapplicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package asdescribed above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as thecandidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. Thisposting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local paytransparency 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 any placement resulting from the receipt of anunsolicited referral.

AtHenkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lifeexperiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us.Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicantswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability,veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.