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Sr Product Development Chemist

About this Position
AtHenkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future throughinnovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands likePersil®, 'all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edgetechnologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths andgrow.

Thisposition is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower ourpeople to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitiveadvantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career andmake an impact at Henkel.
What you'll do

  • Lead new product development for semiconductor adhesives while documenting progress and results
  • Provide technical support to customers and analyze results after product release
  • Record, organize and communicate experimental data
  • Explore new technology, product, or performance improvement opportunities
  • Observe safety and environmental guidelines while handling materials
  • Perform data analysis, draw conclusions, and make experimental recommendations
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, storage areas, and workspaces
  • Comply with all environmental, health and safety regulations and policies
  • Actively participate in scientific publications and forums
  • Collaborate with product management, production and sourcing teams to develop new products
  • Support manufacturing to ensure quality product delivery
  • Communicate with stakeholders and use feedback to optimize processes and meet customer needs
  • Attend or present technical work at business meetings and conferences

What makes you a good fit

  • PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Sciences, Materials Science, or related fields (preferred)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with 5+ years of strong product development experience
  • Industrial or academic research experience in thermoset materials, especially epoxy resins
  • Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with adhesive formulations, electronic materials, and/or semiconductor packaging processes
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proven innovation and experimental design capability
  • Professional laboratory skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and lead multiple projects

Some benefits of joining Henkel

  • Health Insurance: affordableplans 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 / sellprogram
  • Financial: 401kmatching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matchingshares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loanreimbursement
  • Family Support:12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents givingbirth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discountedchild and elderly care, and scholarships
  • Career Growth: diversenational and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skillsdevelopment courses, and tuition reimbursement


The salary for this role is $80000.00 - $95000.00. This is therange that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for thisposition. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range andthis 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.

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Sr Product Development Chemist

Henkel
Irvine, CA
Full Time
Bachelor's
USD 80,000.00 - 95,000.00 per year

Published on 04/01/2026

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