Scientist - Hair Color
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Darien, CT, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Dec 2, 2021
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Chemistry
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Staff Scientist
- Organization Type
- Other Corporate
Job Details
At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That's why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box - take the chance and shape the digital future together with us.
YOUR ROLE
- The role of the Scientist is to develop new hair color formulations. This will involve problem solving, data generation, analysis, and interpretation. The Scientist should consistently lead key tasks to completion by conducting well-designed experiments, interpreting results, recommending next steps.
- This role will identify, recommend and implement better approaches to getting work done, thoroughly understand product development and business processes, regulatory requirements, and test methods required to deliver a quality product, and conduct laboratory experiments.
- Identify and assess technical business opportunities and/or problems and provides recommendations to management for solutions to these problems.
- Develop product or technologies for hair color applications, which meet product performance, quality and timing requirements.
- Conduct own laboratory experiments. Conduct stability and efficacy testing including detailing experiments, analysis and summary of results
- Maintain documentation of lab results, conclusions and next steps.
- Create technical reports and effectively present experimental data and results
- Develop a strong understanding of the product development process and the details of each step of the process
- Seek out and read industry literature as it relates to new assignments and technologies, gain knowledge of basic industry regulations and look for inventions and improvements to hair color formulations.
- Work with a cross-functional team to bring new products to market
- BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field plus 0-4 years of experience.
- Experience in related field, preferably Hair Color/Care or Consumer Products formulation
- Strong problem solving skills and positive attitude.
- Strong communication and analytical skills. Quick learner
- Strong agility in learning new operational systems.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.
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's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.
All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.
Company
WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS
Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.
The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.
Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets.
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