Sr Application Engineering Lab Tech

What you´ll do

• Assure all R&D laboratory work is conducted in a safe manner including understanding the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to site safety practices, use of laboratory equipment, and 5S; ensures products and processes comply with all federal and state regulatory agencies
• Take on equipment ownership to operate application equipment safely and efficiently. Able to set up, operate and troubleshoot equipment of moderate complexity
• With minimal supervision, accurately follow process procedures and record experimental details, collecting and organizing data in a coherent format. Able to analyze and judge the quality of data
• Report laboratory results and methods according to Henkel lab book policies; results, reports and observations will be communicated to internal/external customers in a timely manner
• Execute standardized test plans with minimal supervision
• Help develop new tests for materials performance as required and apply learning from one project to the next
• Familiar with products and substrates associated with assigned technology team/market/region
• Prepare graphs or charts of data. Must have ability to identify and report abnormalities in collected data and/or project work to supervisors
• Plan daily and weekly activities, multi-tasking as necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Train other technicians regarding equipment operating and/or test procedures

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science or a science field.
• 3-5 years of working experience working in a chemical laboratory environment.
• Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments
• Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Suite and JMP software (preferred) 
• Able to work onsite, 5 days a week, in our Rocky Hill location 

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 range for this role is $62,500.00 and $70,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This 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: 26100830

Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT

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