Product Development Scientist Associate

Adhesive Technologies Production China, Shanghai-Zhangjiang, Shanghai Full Time Regular
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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 product development projects critical to business, and identifies opportunities for new technology, products, or performance improvements.
  • Actively makes specialized knowledge available to the organization.
  • Acts as an ambassador for the scientific community of Henkel Adhesive Technologies both internally and externally.
  • Identifies and engages valuable external partners.
  • Secures IP position in own area of development, and contribute actively in scientific publications and forums with papers and presentations.
  • Participates in site’s safety and 5S programs.

  • Accountabilities (Time in %)
  • New product development for adhesive technology 70%
  • Collaboration with other functions for customer and production trouble shooting 20%
  • Lab safety and 5S work to ensure a safe and organized working environment 10%

What makes you a good fit

  • Education: Master or PhD degree in Chemistry, Polymer, Materials Science or Engineering related fields.
  • Experience: >=3 years working experience in Chemical related business.
  • Strong technical background in chemistry, including polymer chemistry, organic chemistry and material science.
  • Hands on experience in product development of adhesive, ink, paint is preferred.
  • Experience in resin synthesis is a plus.
  • Strong collaborator and team player.
  • Good communication in English.
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Minitab, etc.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to gender, origin, culture, generation, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

JOB ID: 23054861

Job Locations: China, Shanghai, Shanghai-Zhangjiang

Contact information for application-related questions: Henkel.GCN.Recruitment@henkel.com

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Om Henkel

Bygger på en sterk arv på nesten 150 år, leder vi veien mot nye og forbedrede måter å leve på hver dag. Både i dag og for fremtidige generasjoner. Gjennom våre innovative og bærekraftige merker og teknologier, i alle teamene våre over hele verden. Henkel har en ledende posisjon i både industri- og forbrukerbedrifter: Vår portefølje inkluderer velkjente hårpleieprodukter, vaskemidler, tøymyknere, men også lim, tetningsmidler og belegg.

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FAQ

Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.

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.

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.

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.
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