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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.
Specialist PD and Research
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About this Position
As a Specialist – PD & Research, you will be responsible for adhesive formulation, product development, laboratory testing, and technical research. You will independently manage projects, analyze data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions within timelines.
The role also involves maintaining technical documentation and ensuring compliance with SHE, Quality, and 5S standards.
What you´ll do
- Independently plan and carry out laboratory synthesis/ adhesive formulations, and testing activities related to assigned projects, analyze results and provide data as in required formats.
- Manage adhesive formulation projects across multiple technologies and SBUs with full ownership, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of project objectives.
- Maintain accurate experimental records, formulation databases, and technical documentation, prepare clear and concise project reports.
- Adopt a strong customer-centric approach through proactive risk assessment, mitigation planning, and consistent delivery of high customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, technology groups, customers, and stakeholders across the globe to achieve project milestones within agreed timelines.
- Support technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and knowledge sharing to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Leverage digital tools and data-driven approaches to improve project execution, productivity, and knowledge management.
- Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment (SHE), Quality, and 5S standards, fostering a safe and efficient laboratory environment.
- Lead, prepare and maintain documentation required for internal/external audits and regulatory compliance
Identify CAPEX requirements and support procurement, installation, and commissioning of laboratory equipment. - Demonstrate agility, accountability, and adaptability in responding to evolving business priorities and organizational needs in alignment with Henkel’s leadership commitments
Identify CAPEX requirements and support procurement, installation, and commissioning of laboratory equipment.
What makes you a good fit
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related disciplines.
- Minimum 2 years of industrial experience in adhesive formulation, product development, and preferred testing.
- Strong technical expertise in formulation development, experimental design, data analysis, and problem-solving. •
- Demonstrated ability to independently plan, manage, and execute projects through the project lifecycle.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical report writing and stakeholder management.
- Proven track record of developing innovative technologies or products, supported by commercial success, patents, or publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- 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
- Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
- Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
- Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 26101272
Job Locations: India, Maharashtra, Pune
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The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
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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.
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