Analytical Chemist

6w1 month ago

Henkel

Bridgewater, US · Full-time · $70,000 – $100,000

About this role

At Henkel you will join the Adhesive Technologies business unit and contribute to innovation in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. The role supports major projects that deliver competitive advantage to customers through advanced analytical chemistry.

Day-to-day work centers on providing analytical solutions for innovation, manufacturing, and customer issues. You will perform GPC and thermal analysis to characterize and quantify target compounds and polymers while designing experiments that produce actionable results.

You will operate in a fast-paced laboratory environment that emphasizes quality control and quality assurance. Clear reports, SOPs, and regular communication with business partners ensure timely delivery of reliable data and solutions.

Henkel offers opportunities to apply AI and data-driven methods that improve workflow efficiency, automation, and data analysis. The position supports professional growth within a collaborative organization focused on sustainability and technical advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or polymer science required
Minimum of 2 years of working experience in chemistry, chemical engineering, or polymer science
Hands-on experience with liquid chromatography or thermal analysis required
Ability to leverage AI tools for data analysis or other applications in an analytical lab is a plus
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders

Responsibilities

Provide analytical solutions to support major innovation, manufacturing, and customer issues
Perform GPC and thermal analysis for target compound and polymer characterization and quantification
Design and execute analytical experiments; independently analyze, summarize, and communicate results to business partners
Maintain high-quality data generation in a fast-paced lab by following quality control and quality assurance practices; prepare clear reports and SOPs
Perform instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Apply AI and data-driven approaches to improve laboratory operations, including workflow efficiency, automation and data analysis

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, 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