Senior Development Chemist

What you´ll do

• Responsible for directing laboratory research in developing new products or modifying existing products.
• Plan and organize laboratory projects, supervise laboratory personnel in execution of projects, maintain organized research records and make written and oral status and results reports to management.
  
• Provide career satisfaction by achieving project goals through innovative thought.
• Require interface with Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales and Marketing Departments and frequent customer interaction to provide technical assistance in production applications and performance requirements.
• Contribute to strategic and tactical planning Identifies and drives new business development activities
  
• Support R&D projects critical to business and road mapping of technology/business development
• Generate test plans and/or experiments
  
• Participate in site's safety and/or 5S programs
  
• Secure IP position in own area of development

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor or M.S. or PhD degree (preferred) in Chemistry, Polymers or Material Science.
• 3-8 years’ experience in materials research and development.
• Strong chemistry background, epoxy chemistry preferred.
• Practical experience in research and development of adhesives would be a plus.
• Understanding of materials structure/property relationships is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and desire to contribute excellence to a dynamic team environment required.
• Strong presentations skills.
  

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 $120,000.00 - $140,000.00. 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: 25083828

Job Locations: United States, CA, Bay Point, CA

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