Lab Technician, Application Engineering

Job overview

The Lab Technician, Application Engineering role is onsite five days per week in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The annual salary range is $66,000 to $73,000. The position is part of Henkel's Adhesive Technologies business unit, which develops adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. The technician conducts laboratory testing and equipment work to evaluate material performance and generate reliable data for internal and external customers. The role follows established procedures, analyzes results, and develops tests as needed to support application engineering projects.

What you'll do

• Conduct laboratory work safely, follow site safety practices, use appropriate PPE, and maintain 5S. Operate and take ownership of application equipment
• set up, operate, and troubleshoot moderately complex equipment. Follow procedures and record experimental details, collect and organize data, and assess data quality. Report results and methods according to lab-book policies. Execute standardized test plans with minimal supervision, develop new material-performance tests as required, and prepare data graphs or charts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lab technician

application engineering

adhesive technologies

laboratory testing

materials performance

equipment troubleshooting

data analysis

onsite

chanhassen mn

henkel

$66,000–$73,000/year

5 days onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision and wellbeing plans starting on day one
• paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• employee share plan
• annual performance bonus eligibility
• parental leave
• fertility, adoption and surrogacy support
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Combines safe application-equipment operation with standardized testing, data analysis, and development of new material-performance tests.

About the employer

Henkel is hiring for this role. Industry: Adhesive Manufacturing. Sector: 32.