What you'll do
* Manage and lead laboratories including a team of lab technicians and develop novel renewable carbon-based adhesives, sealants, and coatings
* Ensure safe laboratory work and operations in compliance with all relevant standards
* Contribute to Henkel’s technology leadership in advanced circular adhesives by identifying opportunities for new technologies, products, and performance improvements, and ensure appropriate IP protection
* Steer and facilitate knowledge sharing while supporting project teams in problem-solving across Henkel Adhesives Technologies
* Lead external collaborations with partners such as lab service providers, custom manufacturing partners, suppliers, start-ups, and academic institutions
* Drive and leverage digital transformation within the team, including the proactive adoption of digital lab management tools and other digital solutions for daily lab activities
What makes you a good fit
* PhD degree in Chemistry
* 5 years of relevant work experience and deep know-how in chemical synthesis and/or formulation of adhesives, sealants or coatings
* Passion for new scalable technology and raw material synthesis in the context of circular economy
* Convincing and influencing presentation skills
* Strong collaborator within multifunctional teams across regions
* Agile working mindset to manage different projects in diverse technology fields
* Fluent German and English skills
Some perks of joining Henkel
* Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
* 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
* Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
* MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
* CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance x
* Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
JOB ID: 26095154
Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
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