Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Scientific Associate
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About this position
About this Position
- Product development chemist will focus on new product development for automotive applications, provide technical support to customers, and provide manufacturing scaleup support.
- Work well within the team and work collaboratively with cross functional teams.
- Understand automotive applications, market trends and customer needs.
- Ability to complete new product development projects independently. Self-starter with can do attitude.
What you´ll do
- The Product Development Chemist will develop innovative adhesives, coatings and sealants for automotive market applications.
- Lead and manage automotive projects independently. Deliver projects on time on budget.
- Propose and develop adhesives and coatings solutions which are strategically aligned with market and customer needs.
- Engage in the patenting of innovative work.
- Make technical presentations at customer meetings and conferences.
- Collaborate with suppliers, customers, or any other external institutes to develop new technologies.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing, business, and quality teams.
- Maintain 5S in the laboratory and meet SHE requirements.
What makes you a good fit
- Ph.D. with 3 years or MS with 5 years experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, polymer, or other relevant technical field is required.
- English can be used as a working language. Good spoken and written skills.
- Strong track record in new product development from concepts to commercial success.
- Knowledge and experience in emulsion/dispersion, acrylates, and coating/adhesive chemistries.
- Experience in hands-on/bench development of adhesives and coatings based on water-based polymers is required.
- Experience in new product pilot and production scale up of adhesives, coatings and sealants is required.
- Strong focus on safety and quality of work.
- Excellent verbal and presentation skills with experience presenting to top management, customers and public groups.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global 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
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
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! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26097331
Job Locations: China, Shanghai
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.