
Laboratory Technician
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Job overview
Henkel is hiring a Laboratory Technician. At Henkel, the Laboratory Technician will join the Adhesive Technologies R&D team, supporting customers and internal stakeholders by investigating technical issues, conducting testing, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The role emphasizes detailed documentation, safety compliance, and continuous improvement while offering opportunities to learn new skills and advance within a collaborative, innovative environment.
Key focus areas include Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues while supporting customers and internal stakeholders, Complete customer technical testing requests and prepare accurate, customer‑ready reports, and Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and improve test methods and processes.
Important skills include Laboratory Equipment Operation, Troubleshooting, Technical Issue Investigation, Documentation Management, Data Analysis, and Excel.
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Laboratory Technician
Adhesive TechnologiesResearch & DevelopmentUnited States, Chanhassen, MN, MNFull TimeRegular
About this Position
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 Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
**Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. **
What you´ll do
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Assist with investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues, providing support to customers and internal stakeholders
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Complete customer technical testing requests and prepare accurate, customer-ready reports, maintaining documentation within established tracking systems
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Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while supporting the standardization and continuous improvement of test methods and laboratory processes
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Ensure laboratory and application equipment are properly calibrated, maintained, and compliant with applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements
What makes you a good fit
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Associate degree in a scientific field required; Bachelor's degree preferred
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Minimum one year of laboratory experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures, work instructions, and testing protocols
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Effective written and verbal communication skills with experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional team members
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Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to manage, evaluate, and communicate complex data accurately
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Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain detailed documentation, and meet deadlines in a dynamic laboratory setting
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and manage data effectively
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This is a fully onsite position based in Chanhassen, MN. Candidates must be able to work onsite five days per week
Some benefits of joining Henkel
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Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
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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
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Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
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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
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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 $62,000.00 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: 26099872
Job Locations: United States, MN, Chanhassen, MN
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