HRP Associate: Product Development

What you´ll do

• As part of a product development team, you will work in adhesive bonding and surface science to meet the needs of both internal and external customers through lab-based development projects and activities.
• You will spend approximately 8 months in each rotation where you will develop a deep understanding of multiple adhesive chemistries, applications, and markets specific to your business unit as well as an overall knowledge of our product portfolios.
• In each rotation, in addition to developing and formulating adhesives for specific applications, you will have the opportunity to learn about your own skills and to grow personally through the wide range of courses made available to each associate.

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Material Science is required.
• Knowledge of structure-property relationship of materials, experience with polymers and surface science, and a background in organic chemistry are preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and collaboration within teams in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace (previous internship/co-op experience is preferred).
• Digital literacy and experience with data analysis tools, project management software and MS Office to manage tasks and communicate with others.
• Available for full-time employment in July 2026.
• Position does not offer immigration sponsorship or support.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• 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

The salary for this role is $80000.00 - $95000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

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.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 25085262

Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT | United States, MI, Madison Heights, MI | United States, NJ, Bridgewater, NJ

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