Henkel · 1 day ago
Senior Scientific Associate
Chanhassen, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expHenkel is a company shaping the future through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. The Senior Scientific Associate will execute new product development and improvement projects, ensuring compliance with corporate standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BeautyCleaning ProductsConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Executes new product development and existing product improvement projects for thermal management and thermal interface materials
Collaborate with other PD (product development) and cross-functional team members: supporting senior team leaders and guiding junior members as needed
Ensures compliance with Henkel corporate SHE standards, policies and procedures and manages the lab record and innovation process
Ensures that Henkel's new IP is protected through collaboration with internal and external partners
Tests or supervises tests on product stability and performance. Collect test results and analyze them
Connects with consumers and generates consumer insights through various platforms including provide R&D sampling
Qualification
Required
BS or advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Engineering and Science
5+ years industry experience in product development
Deep understanding of heat transfer materials and thermal interface products
Broad based knowledge of polymer science, including polymer chemistry, structure property relationships, rheology, bulk and adhesive mechanics of soft materials
Have experience from idea generation to product launch
Hands on laboratory work experience including formulation, compounding, processing and characterization
Familiar with Polymers, Resins, Rubbers, Adhesives, Coatings, Sealants and functional additives like fillers and processing agents
Learn to operate necessary instruments and equipment. Maintain them if necessary
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
unknown1985-10-11IPO
Leadership Team
Carsten Knobel
Chief Executive Officer
Chelly Cruz
Digital Marketing Specialist
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