Product Development Chemist

Responsibilities

• Drive year-over-year cost productivity through formulation optimization and raw material cost reduction initiatives
• Improve supply continuity by qualifying alternative raw materials and enhancing formulation robustness
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Product Management, Operations, and suppliers to execute value-driven projects
• Develop and manage structured project plans aligned with business priorities and stage-gate processes
• Perform hands-on formulation, experimental design (e.g., DOE), and data analysis to meet performance and cost targets
• Support scale-up, plant trials, validation, and commercialization while troubleshooting to ensure stable implementation
• Ensure compliance, documentation quality, and alignment with safety, product stewardship, and performance standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• 5+ years of formulation development experience in adhesives, sealants, or similar chemical systems
• Proven ability to design, optimize, and adjust formulations to meet performance and cost targets
• Demonstrated experience leading projects from concept through manufacturing implementation
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills with a practical, execution-focused mindset
• Ability to clearly communicate technical findings and business impact to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DOE and statistical tools
• Structured project management expertise
• Experience with regulatory-informed material selection

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (sick, vacation, holiday, volunteer), flexible & hybrid work policies, and vacation buy/sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan, annual performance bonus, and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, and childcare discounts
• Career Growth: Diverse national and international growth opportunities and access to thousands of skills development courses

About the Company

Henkel is a global leader in both industrial and consumer businesses, driven by a purpose to be "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations." Our portfolio includes world-renowned brands in hair care, laundry detergents, and cutting-edge adhesive technologies. We empower our people to transform industries and provide customers with a competitive advantage through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.