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Product Development Chemist
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About this Position
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a full-time Product Development Chemist to join our Product Development team at Henkel Ireland, Tallaght, Dublin 24.This is an exciting and varied role focused on the development and advancement of LOCTITE adhesive technologies (including anaerobics, cyanoacrylates and acrylates).
The successful candidate will contribute to new product and technology development, raw material qualification to support continuity of supply, and the application of synthetic chemistry expertise to develop and improve our adhesive technologies.
What you´ll do
- Develop new products, technologies and technical know-how to support the growth of our Machinery Adhesives and/or Instant Adhesives businesses.
- Plan and carry out laboratory-based development activities, including formulation, raw material evaluation, product testing and adhesive performance assessment.
- Apply synthetic chemistry expertise to develop new materials and advance adhesive technologies.
- Lead and coordinate development projects, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery in accordance with required procedures.
- Analyse and interpret experimental data, draw scientifically sound conclusions and recommend appropriate next steps.
- Generate and protect intellectual property through patents, publications, technical know-how and innovative technologies.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation of experimental work, project progress and results within Henkel systems.
- Communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively to project teams and key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams, including Sales, Technical Service and Manufacturing, to support customer needs and business objectives.
What makes you a good fit
- Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- Strong creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate ideas into practical solutions.
- Hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to a range of stakeholders, including customers and cross-functional teams.
- An active and collaborative team player who is equally comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
- Strong digital skills and confidence using digital tools to support technical work and communication.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Additional experience that would be an advantage:
- Knowledge or practical experience in (meth)acrylate and/or cyanoacrylate chemistry.
- Synthetic chemistry expertise, particularly in areas such as methacrylate-based oligomer synthesis.
- Experience creating intellectual property, including patents, invention disclosures, scientific publications or other technical disclosures.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours 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
- Performance bonus / incentives
- Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
- Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance - VHI
- Flexi-time Policy
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: 26101823
Job Locations: Ireland, Leinster, Dublin
Contact information for application-related questions: RecruitmentUKIE@henkel.com
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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.
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