About this Position

• Henkel AME business have a global reach, are intended to fill a need for a market
  opportunity, require communication within AME world wide and
  are handled in cross functional teams. The Scientific Associate is the leader on product development and
  verification type of activities during program course. Innovative materials,
  especially those new to the market and/or new to Henkel, are resulting from
  these projects and are expected to deliver new product sales to drive organic
  growth of Henkel business. 
  

• The Scientific Associate is responsible to contribute to key KPI for New Product Innovation
  (NPI) and target number of AME global business. 
  
  

What you´ll do

• 
  Conduct research and develop new product formulas based on customer, market requirements and trends.
  
• New research, IP, publications, technology roadmap.
  
• Closely work with key customers, understand customer needs and industrials  trends, provide innovative solutions.
  
• To work with key suppliers to develop innovative technology for high impact solutions.
  
• lab 5S and Safety work.       

What makes you a good fit

• PhD or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science,
  Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant disciplines is
  preferred.
• PhD >3 years of experience,
  Master>5 years in adhesive R&D, with a strong background in formula
  development and application.  
  
• Proven track record of on-time
  product development delivery from idea generation to completion is required.
  
• Strong teamwork skills with excellent
  interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate with others and
  independently on multi-task assignments.
  
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously and
  problem-solving skills.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
• Annual Physical Examination
• Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
• Company Products Discount

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.