Product Development Chemist

What You´ll Do

• Create Innovations for electric devices like mobile phones, computer
• Develop new adhesive products based on epoxy, acrylate or polyurethane and other chemistries
• Provide technical leadership, steer knowledge sharing and support project teams in problem-solving
• Lead one or multiple R&D projects with high criticality to business
• Design test series and lab formulations for new adhesives
• Set up and implement new test methods, conduct characterization and specification testing of new development products
• Scale-up and transfer lab formulation into serial production located at different manufacturing sites

What makes you a good fit

• PhD degree in Polymer Chemistry, Material Science or Engineering
• Ideally 6 years of work experience with good knowledge of polymer chemistry and work experience in leading projects
• Experience with adhesives ( Epoxy, PU or acrylate adhesives)
• Ability to take the initiative and high degree of flexibility and a strong ability for problem-solving
• Good teamwork and communication skills to collaborate in a global and cross-functional team environment
• Fluent English and good German language 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
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.