Sr. Scientific Associate

Henkel; Minnesota; On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies Research & Development team in Chanhassen, MN seeks a Sr. Scientific Associate to lead product analysis and testing, document results, and support new technologies.

The role reports to the Adhesive Technologies R&D group and involves close collaboration with product management, production and sourcing to advance our adhesive and coating offerings. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS/BS with substantial product development experience in adhesives, sealants, or related fields.
• Experience with heat transfer materials and thermal interface products.
• Knowledge of polymer science and rheology relevant to adhesives.

Responsibilities

• Lead product analysis and testing and document progress in LIM systems.
• Provide technical support to customers and analyze results after product release.
• Collaborate with product management, production and sourcing to develop or improve products.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and proper lab maintenance.
• Present technical work at meetings and conferences.

Skills

Heat transfer materials

Polymer science

Electronic applications

Data analysis

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

MS in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Sr. Scientific Associate

Adhesive Technologies Research & Development United States, Chanhassen, MN, MN Full Time Regular

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

• 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 products
• Perform data analysis, draw conclusions, and make experimental recommendations
• Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipment Ensure 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 o Support manufacturing to ensure quality product delivery
• Attend or present technical work at business meetings and conferences

What makes you a good fit

Education

• Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields, with a minimum of 3 years work experience in product development; or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science / related fields with a minimum of 5 years in product development; or B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry Materials Science, or related fields with a minimum of 10 years of product development related experience.

Experience

• Deep 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: 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 $105000.00 and $125000.00. 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.

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.

JOB ID: 26098758

Job Locations: United States, MN, Chanhassen, MN