Senior PD Lab Technician

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 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. Provides support for various projects assigned by Sr. Chemist and/or Lab ManagerPrepare batch formulations according to written instructions by Sr. Chemist and/or Lab ManagerUnderstand chemical ingredients and formulate under instructionsEmploy problem solving skill sets to overcome project bottlenecks and maintain project deliverable datesCollect and organize data in a coherent formatCommunicate basic observations regarding data and/or experimental outcomeComfortable with a variety of curing and dispensing equipmentUnderstanding of mathematical and statistical techniques relevant to adhesive product testingPrepare sampling/shipping papers What makes you a good fit Minimum of an associate’s degree in chemistry, Biology or a science field. Preferred bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology or a science fieldMinimum 5 years of experience working in a Chemical laboratory is preferredAbility to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical dataDemonstrated ability to collaborate with other team members in product development programsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work both as a team member and independently on multi-task assignmentsKnowledgeable in Power Point, Word, Lotus Notes, Excel and Statistical Analysis Software is preferred 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 reimbursementThe salary for this role is $60,000.00 - $75,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.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.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.