Principal Scientist, R&D Bleach & Hair Color

What you´ll do Serve as a technical leader, independently developing innovative technologies and file for patents Develop products or technologies for powder bleach lightener and hair color applications, which meet product performance, quality and timing requirements with minimal supervision. Independently conduct laboratory experiments. Create technical reports and effectively present experimental data and results. Strong understanding of ingredient chemistries, formulations and consumer and stylist insights and product testing. Strong understanding of the product development process and the details of each step of the process. Mentor internal teams, provide technical mentoring to members of the department and R D organization in the art of bleach development, testing and best lab practices Apply in-depth knowledge of marketplace, products, trends, and participate in the development of future competitive strategies. Provides subject matter expert support regarding bleach development in providing technical support to manufacturing facilities. Promptly reports major issues or unexpected results as soon as identified Collaborates seamlessly with R D's cross-function teams and business partners as well as customer teams during the development and commercialization of products either with Henkel Global R D or with technical or industry organizations. Develop products and work processes in accordance with Henkel SHE-Q Standards ensuring consumer safety and compliance with applicable regulations. Develop and follow workplace risk assessments, HAZOPs, SOPs, and safe lab practices to minimize exposure and environmental impact What makes you a good fit BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field plus 15 years of experience. Experience in related field, preferably powder blending and bleach formulation Strong problem solving skills and positive attitude. Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to learn quickly High adaptability and agility in learning and implementing new operational systems and processes 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 Henkel's R D labs are planned to relocate to Trumbull in the latter half of 2027. Accordingly, this position will relocate with the team and will be based on-site at our Trumbull R D Center once the move is complete. Relocation benefits will not be provided as a result of this move. The salary range for this role is $110000.00 and $120000.00. 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.

JOB ID:

26095225

Job Locations:

United States, CT, Darien, CT Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.

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