Senior Scientific Associate

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

Develop

and execute R&D strategies and technology roadmaps for next-generation

electronic materials.

Lead

the development and scale-up of advanced adhesive technologies using DoE,

modeling, and process optimization.

Mentor

junior scientists and foster a culture of technical excellence and

continuous learning.

Drive

collaborative innovation with global customers, academic institutions, and

external partners.

Analyze

complex technical challenges, identify root causes, and implement

risk-mitigating solutions.

Build

and manage a strategic IP portfolio to secure competitive advantages.

Represent

the organization at international conferences and industry forums to

enhance technical visibility.

What makes you a good fit

PhD or

equivalent expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science,

or Materials Science.

5+

years of industry experience in product development for electronic

materials and adhesive technologies.

Deep

expertise in thermoset systems, high-reliability adhesives, and interface

engineering for microelectronics.

Strong

communication and influence skills, with the ability to translate

technical insights into strategic direction.

Advanced

proficiency in experimental design, statistical modeling, and

high-throughput screening.

Proven

leadership in lab operations, safety culture, and mentoring of junior

scientists.

Demonstrated

ability to lead multiple high-impact projects with strategic

prioritization and cross-functional alignment.

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 $110,000.00 - $132,000.00. 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.