Henkel · 20 hours ago
Senior Scientist
Darien, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years expHenkel is an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. The Senior Scientist will be responsible for formulating hair related products, engaging in research activities, and coordinating testing activities to develop innovative hair product technologies.
BeautyCleaning ProductsConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Formulate hair related products with low level of supervision and direction
Engage in research activities to develop innovative hair product technologies, identify new opportunities and application methodologies
Gain a working knowledge of laboratory equipment utilized to evaluate the physical and performance attributes of various product types
Coordinate testing activities, including Test Salon, Biophysical, Microbiological, and Safety Testing, and document experimental procedures, results, and analyses
Understand, follow and adhere to project timelines and cost objectives, developing estimates in collaboration with your supervisor and ensuring alignment with the new product development process
Stay informed on industry regulations, applying foundational knowledge to current projects and proactively expanding expertise in global regulatory requirements
Support pilot and production batches, documenting procedures to ensure reproducibility and resolving formulation and manufacturing challenges
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, QA, and Salon Services
Seek out and read industry literature as it relates to new assignments and technologies
Conduct patent searches on project related technologies, summarize and review search results with supervisor
Maintain a well-organized, clean, and safe lab environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field
Minimum 2+ years of formulation experience, preferably in Hair Care
Strong background in formulation lab work and quality testing procedures
Solid understanding of hair care formulation science
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, non-technical language
Skilled in balancing creativity with process discipline to drive innovation and execution
Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
Proficient in relevant computer applications
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
Preferred
Project management experience is a plus
Benefits
Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
Company
Henkel
Henkel leads with innovations, brands, and technologies to create sustainable value.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Carsten Knobel
Chief Executive Officer
Chelly Cruz
Digital Marketing Specialist
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