What you´ll do
* Join Henkel’s Consumer Adhesives Application Engineering team with the exciting job opportunity as a Technical Services Chemist Graduate.
* Work with iconic brands such as Sellotape, Pritt, Loctite, Solvite and UniBond No More Nails.
* You can make an impact by supporting the development of new and modified products including laboratory scale formulation work, evaluation of raw materials and packaging, performance evaluation, stability tests.
* Practical application testing of Henkel Adhesive products, as well as physical and practical evaluation of competitor products.
* You will prepare product demonstrations for customer and internal trainings, customer meetings, trade shows etc.
* You will keep up to date records of all work performed in the appropriate laboratory workbook.
* Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations.
* Support Technical Services Hotline and end consumer complaint management process.
What makes you a good fit
* You should graduate (before September 2026 and no more than two years prior) with a Bachelor, Masters (or equivalent) degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Materials Science or similar.
* Previous experience working in a commercial laboratory would be advantageous
* Positivity and a high energy level.
* Willingness to challenge the status quo.
* Good judgement and creative thinking with a positive sense of initiative.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Computer literate and confident with the MS Office suite.
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
* Global 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
* Performance bonus / incentives
* Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
* Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
* Celebration vouchers
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.
JOB ID: 25087667
Job Locations: United Kingdom, England, Hemel Hempstead
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