Scientific Associate

Scientific Associate Henkel - 3.8 Rocky Hill, CT Job Details Full-time $98,000 - $110,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Research design Polymers experience in materials engineering Chemical Engineering Laboratory equipment maintenance Routine maintenance for instrumentation and control systems Laboratory experiments Data reporting Mid-level Laboratory equipment calibration Master's degree Polymer chemistry Analysis skills Quality assurance Doctor of Philosophy Laboratory quality control Experimental design Research data analysis Computer skills Chemical analysis Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy Master's degree in chemical engineering Instrument maintenance Communication skills Project stakeholder communication 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 Perform instrumental analysis for target compound and polymer characterization Conduct the analysis of industrial adhesive and functional products using modern vibrational spectroscopy instrumentation including FT-IR Work with technical team, propose analytical solutions Design and carry out experimental plans and procedures using modern analytical tools Analyze and summarize experimental results independently, and communicate with the business partners to ensure on-time delivery of results and provide proper solutions Follow lab quality control and quality assurance practice Maintain high quality data in a fast-paced environment Prepare clear analytical reports and method SOPs and perform instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting What makes you a good fit Master's or PhD in the field of Analytical, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering with extensive experience in polymer characteristics Hands-on experience in vibrational spectroscopy such as FT-IR and other polymer characterization method is a plus Capable of interpretation of complicated analytical results on complex sample matrices Effective written and oral communication as well as excellent interpersonal skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders Strong computer and data-analysis skills to support analytical testing and reporting 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 $98,000.00 and $110,000.00. 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