Lab Technician

Lab Technician Henkel - 3.8 Santa Clara, CA Job Details Full-time $64,000 - $73,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Biology Statistics Experimental data reports Laboratory safety Defect resolution root cause analysis Presentation software Engineering development testing Laboratory equipment maintenance Automation Robotic systems Word processing Defect analysis Engineering 5S Mid-level Associate's degree in chemistry Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Laboratory test results documentation Bachelor's degree in biology Microscope proficiency Laboratory reports Bachelor's degree in engineering Team training Laboratory compliance Physical analysis Chemistry Safety equipment Associate's degree in engineering Test Execution (Quality assurance practices) Associate's degree in biology Full Job Description About this Position 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 Conduct all laboratory work in a safe manner including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to site safety practices, use of laboratory equipment, 5S, and ensuring Safety, Health & Environment compliance Execute lab testing and generate test data, documentation and laboratory reports for projects assigned by Engineers and/or Supervisor Communicate basic observations regarding data and/or experimental outcomes Employ basic problem‑solving skillsets to overcome project bottlenecks and maintain project deliverable dates Program robots and be comfortable with a variety of curing and dispensing equipment May train other technicians regarding equipment operation and/or test procedures Take on equipment ownership and responsibility for maintaining safe operation of the assigned equipment Report laboratory results and methods according to accepted company lab practices; results, reports and observations will be communicated to internal/external customers What makes you a good fit Minimum of an associate's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or a science field Preferred bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or a science field. 1 to 3 years of experience working in a chemical laboratory is preferred Polymer thermal, mechanical, rheological, spectroscopic, and microscopy experience along with test and data processing automation preferred Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as a team member and independently on various assignments Knowledgeable in PowerPoint, Word, Lotus Notes, Excel and Statistical Uses good scientific judgment, statistical analysis, root cause identification and robust solution implementation Some benefits of joining

Henkel Health Insurance:

affordable plans 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 / sell program

Financial:

401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement

Family Support:

12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships

Career Growth:

diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement The salary range for this role is $64000.00 and $73000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws. 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. 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.