Principal Epoxy Chemist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and support on-time commercialization of new adhesive formulations and products (1K & 2K epoxy systems)
• Lead development of UV/light-stable epoxy formulations for outdoor applications, ensuring long-term durability and resistance
• Drive product development end-to-end from ideation through scale-up and commercialization
• Understand state-of-the-art technology advancements and apply them to product development
• Generate new intellectual property (patents) aligned with business and innovation strategy
• Prepare and deliver presentations on research projects for internal teams, management, customers, and technical conferences
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams (R&D, manufacturing, marketing) to support successful product launch
• Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner and comply with all regulations, safety precautions, PPE requirements, and 5S processes
• Guide and mentor junior chemists and provide technical leadership within the team

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field preferred
• B.S. degree and 10+ years of successful product development experience may be considered
• Proven track record of on-time product development delivery from idea generation to commercialization
• Minimum 5 years of experience in UV/light-stable epoxy (1K & 2K) systems for outdoor applications (required)
• Strong technical expertise in epoxy formulation and materials science, performance testing and validation, and outdoor durability and weatherability (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while managing multiple complex projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience generating intellectual property/patents is a strong advantage
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field preferred
• B.S. degree and 10+ years of successful product development experience may be considered
• Minimum 5 years of experience in UV/light-stable epoxy (1K & 2K) systems for outdoor applications (required)
• Strong technical expertise in epoxy formulation and materials science, performance testing and validation, and outdoor durability and weatherability (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while managing multiple complex projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience generating intellectual property/patents is a strong advantage
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Skills

• Technical expertise in epoxy formulation and materials science, performance testing and validation, and outdoor durability and weatherability
• Ability to generate new intellectual property/patents aligned with business and innovation strategy
• Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience working autonomously while managing multiple complex projects

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The salary range for this role is $130,000.00 and $160,000.00. 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.

Schedule

Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location.