Principal Scientist

Title: Principal Scientist

Location: Darien United States

Job Description:

About this position

At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil, 'all, Loctite, Snuggle, and Schwarzkopf and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit - where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Formulate innovative hair care products with minimal supervision, engaging in research to identify new technologies, application methods, and opportunities for breakthrough innovation.
• Manage 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.
• Coordinate testing activities, including Test Salon, Biophysical, Microbiological, and Safety Testing, and document experimental procedures, results, and analyses.
• Build strong relationships with raw material vendors and industry partners, leveraging external expertise to bring cutting-edge technologies in-house.
• Translate product concepts into technical briefs, managing third-party innovation partners to ensure timely development and integration into Henkel's IT systems.
• 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. Conduct patent searches and review findings with your supervisor to inform project direction.
• Maintain a well-organized lab environment, gaining proficiency with equipment used to assess product performance and physical attributes. Take ownership of assigned projects and contribute to a culture of excellence.

What makes you a good fit

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8+ years in the industry
• Strong background in formulation lab work and quality testing procedures
• Experience developing hair or skin care products is preferred
• Project management experience is a plus
• Technical Expertise:

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

• Professional Skills:

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

• Other Requirements:

Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• 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

The salary for this role is $105,000.00- $120,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

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.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 25087850

Job Locations: United States, CT, Darien, CT

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How is work at Henkel

About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 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.