Principal Lab Technican

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.
Dare to make an impact?

What you'll do

• Perform data analysis, draw conclusions, and make experimental recommendations.
• Execute engineering test requests accurately and efficiently while adhering to site safety practices.
• Runs and upkeeps lab equipment, leads and supports ongoing lab standardization, harmonization and administration of lab test methods. Capable to operate various lab equipment including robotic dispense, lasers, microscopes and mechanical property testers.
• Creates technical reports, maintains electronic lab notebooks and other digital documentation tools.
• Ensure laboratory and application equipment are calibrated and safety checked in compliance with local regulations in a timely fashion.
• Understanding of mathematical and statistical methods relevant to product testing.
• Perform internal lab demonstrations and training.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, materials or chemical engineering, or polymer science; degrees in a scientific field or other engineering field with hands on experience will be considered.
• At least 3 years, preferred 5+ years, experience working safely in a chemical lab
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, and statistical analysis software such as Minitab or .jmp
• CAD and Python Skills a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Annual performance bonus
• Affordable healthcare plans; 401(k) matched by employer and additional contribution
• Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
• 1 day off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more

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.

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.