Henkel is immediately hiring a Product Development Scientist in Epoxy & Aerospace to join our team in Rocky Hill, CT.

HENKEL BENEFITS

As a Product Development Scientist, you will be eligible for great benefits that start on day 1:

• Competitive hourly rates plus shift differential premium pay
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401k matching
• Career development opportunities
• Employee discount and referral programs

YOUR ROLE

• Requires familiarity with adhesives development, manufacture and characterization process, knowledge of adhesives and aerospace application related products and experience in epoxy formulating techniques.
• Must be able to communicate technical information to a wide variety of groups both within and outside the company.
• Responsible for directing laboratory research in developing new products or modifying existing products.
• Must be able to do lab work including sample preparation.
• Will 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.
• Provides career satisfaction by achieving project goals through innovative thought.
• Experience in epoxy chemistry and technology is a plus
• Requires interface with Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales and Marketing Departments and frequent customer interaction to provide technical assistance in production applications and performance requirements.
• Some travel required. Contributes to strategic and tactical planning.
• Identifies and drives new business development activities
• Supports R&D projects critical to business
• Supports road mapping of technology/business development
• Acts as an ambassador for the scientific community of Henkel BU
• Generates test plans and/or experiments
• Participates in site's safety and/or 5S programs
• Secures IP position in own area of development.

YOUR SKILLS

• Bachelor or M.S. or PHD degree in Chemistry, Polymers or Material Science.
• 1-3 years’ experience in materials research and development.
• Strong chemistry background. Epoxy chemistry preferred.
• Practical experience in research and development of adhesives.
• 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
• Science Process engineering
• Teaching Megatrend
• Scouting IP A technologies
• Strategy open innovation
• Training

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. At Henkel’s request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.

All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rocky Hill, CT 06067: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future?
• Do you have 2-5 years' experience in Aerospace Material development?
• Do you have at least 1-3 years' experience in materials research and development with epoxy technology?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• materials R & D with epoxy technology: 2 years (Required)
• aerospace material development: 3 years (Preferred)
• Research and Development of adhesives: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: One location

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