Senior PD Lab Technician
Henkel, Rocky Hill, CT, United States
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 Manager
Prepare batch formulations according to written instructions by Sr. Chemist and/or Lab Manager
Understand chemical ingredients and formulate under instructions
Employ problem solving skill sets to overcome project bottlenecks and maintain project deliverable dates
Collect and organize data in a coherent format
Communicate basic observations regarding data and/or experimental outcome
Comfortable with a variety of curing and dispensing equipment
Understanding of mathematical and statistical techniques relevant to adhesive product testing
Prepare 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 field
Minimum 5 years of experience working in a Chemical laboratory is preferred
Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other team members in product development programs
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments
Knowledgeable 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 reimbursement
The 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.
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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 Manager
Prepare batch formulations according to written instructions by Sr. Chemist and/or Lab Manager
Understand chemical ingredients and formulate under instructions
Employ problem solving skill sets to overcome project bottlenecks and maintain project deliverable dates
Collect and organize data in a coherent format
Communicate basic observations regarding data and/or experimental outcome
Comfortable with a variety of curing and dispensing equipment
Understanding of mathematical and statistical techniques relevant to adhesive product testing
Prepare 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 field
Minimum 5 years of experience working in a Chemical laboratory is preferred
Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other team members in product development programs
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments
Knowledgeable 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 reimbursement
The 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.
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