Analytical Scientist

About this Position
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.
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What you'll do

• Be part of North America Analytical Solution Group located at Bridgewater, NJ working in the ASG for structural characterization of materials such as polymer morphology, thermal analysis, rheology, colloid science to tackle challenging customer issues; conduct major root cause analyses leading to comprehensive solutions for Henkel Adhesive businesses to gain or secure the accounts as well as providing support to product development.
• Be the technical lead and perform analyses for polymer and materials characterization. Conduct analyses of industrial adhesives and functional products using a broad range of instrumentation.
• Work with technical teams, 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 the 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, method SOPs, and instrument calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Traveling of up to 10% may be requirred.

What makes you a good fit

• Ph.D in the field of Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Science, Colloid Science or Chemical Engineering with strong instrumentation background in polymer characterization, or M.S. with extensive work experience.
• Expertise on microscopy, thermal analysis, surface analysis, rheology characterization technique 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 needed.
• Self-motivated, excellent communicator, and team player.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
• Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
• 1 day off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more

Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares The salary for this role is $95,000.00 - $105,000.00. 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.

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. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.