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.
Laboratory Technician
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Laboratory Technician
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About this position
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 Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do
- Execute analytical testing on finished products using established methods and within expected time standards to prevent any laboratory associated downtime events.
- Check finished products for any defects incurred during the packaging process.
- Execute analytical testing on all in-process product using established methods and within expected time standards to prevent any laboratory associated downtime events.
- Execute analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in the process using established methods and within expected time standards to prevent any laboratory associated downtime events.
- Ensure prioritization of laboratory activities to support business need in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Provide coverage for the microbiological laboratory on nights and weekends by executing testing on liquid finished products, raw materials, and swabbing manufacturing equipment.
- Analyzes data and uses critical thinking to escalate, investigate, and resolve off-quality situations.
- Ensure confidence in testing results by adhering to the verification protocols and the standard program in the laboratory and using critical thinking to troubleshoot, solve, and escalate instrumentation issues as needed.
- Communicate, retest, release, reject, investigate, and/or escalate as necessary during off-quality situations.
- Perform hold and release of materials and finished product in the plant systems in a timely fashion to prevent off-quality materials from going to market.
- Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records, including test data/results in SAP, scan paperwork into SAP and file documentation into the appropriate locations, and monitor SAP for completion of inspections.
- Support the blending department by providing data to adjust out of spec product parameters.
- Provide testing, data, and inspection support for plant initiatives such as innovation and/or productivity
- Manage the retain sample program by ensuring appropriate collection, labeling, and storing of retain samples according to established procedures.
- Maintain and further hygiene initiatives in the QA Lab by keeping quality work areas clean and organized by adherence to cleaning schedule.
- Maintain an awareness of and use Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Maintain and further the laboratory onboarding program by assisting with training of associates in areas of expertise.
What makes you a good fit
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Post-secondary degree preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in science field preferred
- College coursework in chemistry is highly preferred
- Quality experience
- Experience with SAP, relevant ISO standards, and/or auditing preferred
- Excellent time management skills
- Detail Oriented and possess good follow-up skills.
- Excellent record keeping skills/documentation practices. · Understanding of GMP standards
- Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner which enables the employee to get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
- Work with local management team to drive and improve quality, environmental, safety, and energy results across the site within area of responsibility and where required to meet ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 standards.
- Must be well organized, thorough with all lab details and follow through with procedures as needed.
- Must perform lab tests in a timely manner and deliver concise results with good integrity.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must learn and adapt to Henkel processes and procedures.
- Must be able to do math computations and calculations.
- Must be willing to work overtime and holidays when necessary.
- Must be able to use a computer with working knowledge of basic office software. · Willingness and capability to solve problems within the lab and cross-functionally.
- Ability to balance changing priorities in a dynamic team environment.
- Must be willing to work on requested shift.
- Training may occur on different shifts (nights/days/weekends) than the application states and generally takes 1-2 months to complete.
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety with investment in safety improvement activities.
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 $40000.00 - $70000.00. 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.
JOB ID: 25083793
Job Locations: United States, KY, Bowling Green, KY
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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FAQ
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.