Senior Chemist

What makes you a good fit

• BS/MS from an accredited university in Chemistry. PhD in Chemistry (Polymer chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry) will be an advantage.
• 5-8 years of experience in materials research, development and formulation. Experience in formulating industrial coatings, composites and adhesives preferred.
• Strong knowledge of polymer science, including polymer chemistry, structure property relationships, rheology, bulk and mechanics of adhesive materials.
• Experience with advanced testing methods (tensile, DSC, DMTA, TGA, accelerated aging testing, and testing under cyclic loading).
• Proficiency in chemical synthesis and analytical techniques (FTIR, NMR, GC-MS, GPC, and titrations) with excellent hands-on laboratory skills.
• Ability to independently design, execute and analyze experiments while handling multiple projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of on-time product development delivery from idea generation to completion is required. 
• Candidate must be fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); able to respond quickly to customer needs in a fast-paced environment

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 for this role is $ 65,000.00 - $ 85,000.00. 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.