About this Position To support the product development process by conducting product trials, preparing prototypes, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely development of products that meet quality, performance, and customer requirements. The role involves assisting in testing, documentation, and process optimization to facilitate successful product commercialization.
What You´ll Do
- Perform chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using standard analytical techniques.
- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments such as HPLC, GC-TD-MS, DSC, GPC, TGA, Rheometer, TMA, DMA, KF, Wet chemistry titrations, UV, FTIR and other relevant equipment.
- Prepare reagents, standards, and samples according to SOPs and test methods.
- Record and maintain accurate test data in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
- Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), safety guidelines, and company quality standards.
- Assist in calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory instruments.
- Support troubleshooting of analytical methods and participate in method validation activities.
- Maintain inventory of chemicals, consumables, and laboratory supplies.
- Collaborate and communicate with cross functional teams
- Safety & Compliance: Perform all laboratory work safely, adhering to regulations of safety, health and environment, PPE requirements and 5S processes.
- Support compliance and requirements for audit purpose - ISO, customer specific audits, etc
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor's or Master degree in Chemistry, Analytical chemistry, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Analytical lab or experience in adhesives lab preferred
- Hands-on experience with analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-TD-MS, GPC, TMA, DMA etc.).
- Expertise in GC-MS data interpretation and Wet chemistry will be preferred.
- Proven ability to work independently with strong initiative and minimal supervision.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working in cross-cultural and cross-functional global teams engaging with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and practices.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global 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
- Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
- Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
- Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
