Henkel · 18 hours ago
R&D Graduate Co-op – 2026
Darien, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$29/hr - $37/hrHenkel is a company focused on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, and they are seeking an R&D Graduate Co-op for their Consumer Brands business unit. The role involves active participation in the development of global product innovations, applying scientific knowledge to solve practical problems, and leading innovation projects in the beauty sector.
BeautyCleaning ProductsConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Active involvement in the development and implementation of global product innovations
Own set of responsibilities for specific projects in the field of our leading Beauty brands and products
Apply scientific knowledge to practical problem solving and practical business applications, encompassing hair research, hair product formulation, method development and validation, data analysis and application
Lead the assigned innovation projects, by proposing technical solutions and defining next steps
Plan and/or coordinate the testing to ensure the product performance, safety and stability, according to product development requirements
Connect with internal colleagues, especially with the Consumer Technical Insight department, to generate consumer insights, to formulate the products in a consumer centric way and to validate the formula performance with consumers
Connect with raw materials suppliers to find raw materials with high potential to solve the technical challenges and test them
Document, organize, present results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, working towards a Master's Degree or PhD in science, especially chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, cosmetic science or comparable
Strong digital and technical skills
Highly motivated and passionate about creating innovative products
Organized, rigorous, curious, showing analytical skills and critical thinking
Strong communicator and open-minded team player with the ability to lead your own projects
Ready to take on real challenges and grow personally and professionally aiming for sustainable solutions that improve our ecological footprint
Preferred
Further skills are welcome: Sustainability, Formulating, Processing / Packaging
Benefits
Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.
This internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
Company
Henkel
Henkel leads with innovations, brands, and technologies to create sustainable value.
Founded in 1876
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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