Senior Development Chemist

Rocky Hill, CT, CT, US April 21, 2026 Sap Successfactors Recruiting
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What you´ll do Design, development, and execution of new adhesive products, ensuring timely commercialization. Conceive and implement innovative approaches to product development using sound experimental design. Present research findings to internal teams, senior management, customers, and at technical conferences. Collaborate directly with external customers, providing timely and effective technical support. Work cross-functionally with global teams across product development, project management, engineering, marketing, and sales. Stay abreast of technological advancements and integrate cutting-edge innovations into product development. Generate new intellectual property and secure IP positions in relevant development areas. Identify and resolve technical challenges with strong problem-solving skills and logical reasoning. Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to all safety and regulatory standards. Contribute to the technology roadmap, research publications, and IP strategy.
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How to Get Hired at Henkel

  • Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (FRA: HEN3) is a 1876-founded, Duesseldorf-headquartered German Familienunternehmen listed in the DAX, with the Henkel family holding roughly 60 percent of ordinary voting shares through a binding family share pooling agreement and the Shareholders Committee, chaired by Dr. Simone Bagel-Trah, carrying substantially more governance weight than at a typical non-family DAX peer.
  • The company operates two divisions after the January 2023 reorganization: Henkel Consumer Brands (Persil, Schwarzkopf, Dial, Purex, Got2b, Fa, Syoss, Pril, Bref, Somat, Perwoll) and Henkel Adhesive Technologies (Loctite, Bonderite, Teroson, Technomelt, Sista, Pattex), with roughly 50,000 employees globally.
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