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Product Development Chemist - Packaging Adhesives (d/f/m)

Employer
Henkel
Location
Düsseldorf, Germany
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 18, 2022

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Discipline
Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Other
Organization Type
Other Corporate
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Job Details

At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop your skills and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you're up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us.

Do you dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
  • The position is based in our new innovative hub - Inspiration Center Düsseldorf - and has primarily a regional focus on Europe but also plays an active role in the global and cross-regional activities
  • Product development of UV acrylic hotmelts and solvent-based acrylic adhesives in an international team
  • Scouting of new raw materials, patent landscaping, formulation, and process technologies
  • Responsibility for product maintenance
  • Optimization of the existing product portfolio through collaboration with the production, quality, supply chain, and procurement functions
  • Management and development of projects in cooperation with Business Development, Sales, Marketing, and Technical Customer Service including frequent presentation to global stakeholders

YOUR SKILLS
  • Master's degree in Chemistry required, PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred
  • 6 years of relevant professional experience in product development and scale-up of acrylic-based adhesives for tapes, graphics, medical and transdermal markets
  • Knowledge of polymerization, stripping, and application technologies
  • Contacts to raw material producers and a broad knowledge of raw material classes that are used in the mentioned adhesives
  • Ability to characterize polymers and pressure-sensitive adhesives with chemical and physical methods
  • Fluent English language skills
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to gender, origin, culture, mindset, generation, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

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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