Principle Scientist

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

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

Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time

Some benefits of joining Henkel

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.