Scientific Associate

About this Position

This position is for building the global team in developing core competence of PU structural adhesive. The qualified candidate will join the AMC PD team who focuses on the most attractive market for automotive components, chases the advanced technologies development for NEV, light weight, sustainable development based on polyurethane technology. The candidate plays important role to build the fundamental chemistry toolbox and create the formulation to enable customers’ design.

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What you´ll do

• Product development and modification based on customer requirements.
  
• Core of development team for building new knowledge, new technical approaches, and new process to make competitive structural adhesive portfolio.
  
• Guide the junior chemist and build the core competence technology of PU 2K structural adhesives.
  
• Support operation team to complete new product scale-up, optimize manufacturing process and solve the quality problem with related products.
  
• Supporting customers and business team on solving technical problem and providing technical training if required.
  
• Participates in site's safety and/or 5S programs.
  
• Secures IP position in own area of development.
  
• Other assignments from PD manager.

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree or higher.
  
• Major in polymer science, macromolecular science, or chemistry related.
• At least 5 years’ experience in product development for polyurethane adhesives.
  
• Deeply understanding 2K PU structure bonding adhesives chemistry.
  
• Efficient schedule management capability.
  
• Good communication skill among cross functional teams.
  
• Fluent English both in written and oral.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• 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
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
• Annual Physical Examination
• Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
• Company Products Discount

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! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.