Principal Scientist - TPL

Consumer Brands Research & Development United States, Darien, CT, CT 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 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop What makes you a good fit. 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.

Dare to make an impact? 

What you´ll do

  • Be a technical leader and innovative thinker in aerosol formulation, aerosol componentry and testing to support launch activities
  • Leads key tasks such as supporting product initiatives and business strategy to completion and independently develop products or technologies which meet product performance, quality and timing requirements.
  • Develops technical models to explain and predict results and demonstrating an ability to plan, perform, analyze, and draw conclusions from complex technical experiments.Present technical findings to upper management.
  • Applies in-depth knowledge of marketplace, products, and trends, and participates in the development of future competitive strategies.
  • Makes decisions and sets priorities according to the strategic plan.
  • Promptly reports major issues or unexpected results as soon as identified.
  • Communicates complex ideas in a clear, simple manner that captures people's attention (e.g., graphics, pictures, analogies, concrete examples).
  • Forthrightly states opinions with conviction.
  • Thinks divergently about options and alternatives before choosing best solutions.
  • Has high tolerance for uncertainty; enjoys working in fluid environments that demand creativity.
  • Is flexible and willing to change his/her mind in the face of new data or convincing counter-arguments.
  • Coach and mentor junior department members in the art of aerosol development and testing as well as haircare and styling science or equivalent
  • Approaches new challenges and experiences as opportunities to learn.
  • Conducts his/her own laboratory experiments.
  • On-board new junior level chemists/temps in formulation technology and best lab practices

What makes you a good fit

  • BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field plus 0-5 years of experience.
  • Experience in aerosol development or testing and related field, preferably Hair Care and Styling or Consumer Products formulation
  • Strong problem solving skills and positive attitude.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills. 
  • Quick learner
  • Strong agility in learning new operational systems.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Globally 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
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
  • Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
  • 1 day off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more

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

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! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.

JOB ID: 24073865

Job Locations: United States, CT, Darien, CT

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

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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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.