Job Description
Principal Scientist
**_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 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**
+ Researches and develops ground-breaking technologies.
+ Steers and facilitates knowledge sharing and supports project teams in solving problems.
+ Secures IP position in own area of development.
+ Contributes actively in scientific publications and forums with papers and presentations.
+ Identifies opportunities for new technology, products or performance improvements.
+ Leads one or multiple R&D projects critical to business.
+ Identifies and engages valuable external partners.
+ Traveling of up to 20% can be part of this role.
**What makes you a good fit**
+ Ph.D with 5-10 years industrial experience in a chemistry, chemical engineering or material sciences with deep knowledge of polymer chemistry, surface science, and coating formulation.
+ Formulation Skills: Proven ability to formulate and troubleshoot various coating systems (e.g., architectural, industrial, automotive).
+ Analytical Skills: Proficiency with analytical and testing instruments relevant to coating evaluation.
+ Project Management: Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills; experience managing multiple R&D projects.
+ Innovation: Strong creativity and problem-solving mindset; ability to develop new technologies or processes.
+ Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
+ Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with REACH, RoHS, VOC limits, product registration and other relevant environmental and safety regulations.
**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 115,000.00 - $135,000.00. 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.
**JOB ID:** 25081162
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