Research Scientist, Rubber and Plastisols

Job overview

The Research Scientist, Rubber and Plastisols role is onsite in Madison Heights, MI, five days per week unless traveling 5–10% to a customer, vendor, or conference. The salary range is $85,000–$110,000 per year. The role is part of Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit, which develops adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. The scientist supports research and development projects and technology planning for the business. Through experiments, product development, and technical problem-solving, the role contributes to business-critical innovation, new business development, and the protection of Henkel’s intellectual property.

What you'll do

• Contribute to strategic and tactical planning
• identify and drive new business development activities
• support business-critical R&D projects
• represent Henkel’s scientific community
• generate test plans and experiments
• support technology and business development roadmaps
• participate in site safety and 5S programs
• and secure the intellectual property position in the development area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research scientist

rubber and plastisols

henkel

madison heights mi

onsite

full-time

adhesive technologies

research and development

adhesives

sealants

5–10% travel

$85k–$110k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision and wellbeing coverage
• paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• employee share plan
• performance bonus eligibility
• parental leave
• fertility, adoption and surrogacy support
• career development courses
• and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires hands-on bench development of adhesives based on epoxy or thermoset technology and experience developing and scaling adhesives or sealants for production; 5–10% travel may be required.

About the employer

Henkel is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.