Henkel · 3 days ago
Principal Scientist
Darien, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expHenkel is a company that focuses on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, particularly in the Consumer Brands business unit. The Principal Scientist will formulate innovative hair care products, manage project timelines, and ensure compliance with industry regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BeautyCleaning ProductsConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Formulate innovative hair care products with minimal supervision, engaging in research to identify new technologies, application methods, and opportunities for breakthrough innovation
Manage project timelines and cost objectives, developing estimates in collaboration with your supervisor and ensuring alignment with the new product development process
Stay informed on industry regulations, applying foundational knowledge to current projects and proactively expanding expertise in global regulatory requirements
Coordinate testing activities, including Test Salon, Biophysical, Microbiological, and Safety Testing, and document experimental procedures, results, and analyses
Build strong relationships with raw material vendors and industry partners, leveraging external expertise to bring cutting-edge technologies in-house
Translate product concepts into technical briefs, managing third-party innovation partners to ensure timely development and integration into Henkel’s IT systems
Support pilot and production batches, documenting procedures to ensure reproducibility and resolving formulation and manufacturing challenges
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, QA, and Salon Services. Conduct patent searches and review findings with your supervisor to inform project direction
Maintain a well-organized lab environment, gaining proficiency with equipment used to assess product performance and physical attributes. Take ownership of assigned projects and contribute to a culture of excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 8+ years in the industry
Strong background in formulation lab work and quality testing procedures
Solid understanding of hair care formulation science
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, non-technical language
Skilled in balancing creativity with process discipline to drive innovation and execution
Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
Proficient in relevant computer applications
Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time
Preferred
Experience developing hair or skin care products
Project management experience
Benefits
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
Company
Henkel
Henkel leads with innovations, brands, and technologies to create sustainable value.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Carsten Knobel
Chief Executive Officer
Chelly Cruz
Digital Marketing Specialist
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