Scientific Associate— United States, Rocky Hill, CT, Adhesive Technologies
Henkel Argentina S.A, Rocky Hill, CT, United States
Adhesive Technologies Research & Development United States, Rocky Hill, CT, CT Full Time Regular
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.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you’ll do
Perform instrumental analysis for target compound and polymer characterization
Conduct the analysis of industrial adhesive and functional products using modern vibrational spectroscopy instrumentation including FT-IR
Work with technical team, propose analytical solutions
Design and carry out experimental plans and procedures using modern analytical tools
Analyze and summarize experimental results independently, and communicate with the business partners to ensure on‑time delivery of results and provide proper solutions
Follow lab quality control and quality assurance practice
Maintain high quality data in a fast‑paced environment
Prepare clear analytical reports and method SOPs and perform instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
What makes you a good fit
Master's or PhD in the field of Analytical, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering with extensive experience in polymer characteristics
Hands‑on experience in vibrational spectroscopy such as FT-IR and other polymer characterization method is a plus
Capable of interpretation of complicated analytical results on complex sample matrices
Effective written and oral communication as well as excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders
Strong computer and data‑analysis skills to support analytical testing and reporting
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 $98,000.00 and $110,000.00. 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.
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
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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.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you’ll do
Perform instrumental analysis for target compound and polymer characterization
Conduct the analysis of industrial adhesive and functional products using modern vibrational spectroscopy instrumentation including FT-IR
Work with technical team, propose analytical solutions
Design and carry out experimental plans and procedures using modern analytical tools
Analyze and summarize experimental results independently, and communicate with the business partners to ensure on‑time delivery of results and provide proper solutions
Follow lab quality control and quality assurance practice
Maintain high quality data in a fast‑paced environment
Prepare clear analytical reports and method SOPs and perform instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
What makes you a good fit
Master's or PhD in the field of Analytical, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering with extensive experience in polymer characteristics
Hands‑on experience in vibrational spectroscopy such as FT-IR and other polymer characterization method is a plus
Capable of interpretation of complicated analytical results on complex sample matrices
Effective written and oral communication as well as excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders
Strong computer and data‑analysis skills to support analytical testing and reporting
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 $98,000.00 and $110,000.00. 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.
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
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