Quality Laboratory Specialist

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 Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

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

What you´ll do

• Perform quality control testing on incoming raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Analyze, calculate, and accurately document test results while maintaining complete laboratory records.
• Develop and execute laboratory testing methods, generate technical reports, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support quality investigations, including customer complaints, non-conformances, and corrective action activities.
• Maintain retain samples, ensure laboratory organization, and uphold a clean and safe work environment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement projects.

Shifts Available:

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6am-2pm

3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday 10p-6a

What makes you a good fit

• Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline preferred, but not required. HSD required.
• Experience working in a quality laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, quality core tools, root cause analysis, and incident investigation techniques.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and DMAIC.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, risk assessment processes, HACCP principles, and environmental health and safety standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day one.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick time, vacation time and holiday time
• 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 : skill development programs, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

The salary range for this role is $44,700.00 - $46,800.00 This range reflects the good-faith minimum and maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. This role is classified as non-exempt, and employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. In addition to the hourly wage, employees in this position may be eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms of compensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, training, certifications, and work location. This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

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.

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. 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: 26099403

Job Locations: United States, SD, Brandon, SD

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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.