Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Product Development Chemist (m/f)
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Product Development Chemist (m/f)
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About this position
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 50,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.
What you'll do
- Lead and Manage: Take charge of product analysis and testing, documenting your progress and results in our LIM systems.
- Customer Support: Provide technical support to customers and analyze product performance after release.
- Organize and Communicate: Record and organize experiment data, and share your findings with the team.
- Innovate: Explore new technologies and look for opportunities to improve our products.
- Safety First: Follow safety and environmental guidelines when handling products.
- Analyze and Recommend: Perform data analysis, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for further experiments.
- Maintain Lab Standards: Keep our laboratory, storage areas, and equipment in top shape.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure we meet all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Share Your Knowledge: Participate in scientific publications and forums.
- Collaborate: Work closely with product management, production, and sourcing teams to develop new products and enhance existing ones.
- Support Manufacturing: Help ensure we deliver quality products by supporting our manufacturing processes.
- Communicate Effectively: Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and optimize processes to meet customer needs.
- Represent Us: Attend or present technical work at business meetings and conferences.
What makes you a good fit
- Master degree in chemical science
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in cement base products: tilie adhesive, grouts and hydroisolations
- Knowledge of tile adhesive and grouts market
- Proficient in relevant test methodology
- Experience with tiling products applications
- Good knowledge of English and Polish
- Good project management
- Very good communication skills
- High scientific, problem solving skills
- Self-motivation, result-orientation and curiosity
- Analytical approach, creativity and a scientific mindset
- Driver’s license
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 24063632
Job Locations: Poland, Świętokrzyskie Province, Stąporków
Contact information for application-related questions: hrpoland@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.