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Senior Product Development Lab Technician

Henkel

Rocky Hill, CTFull-time$65–75K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$65–75K/yr
Location
Rocky Hill, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

The Senior Product Development Lab Technician works in Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies research and development business unit. The role collects and communicates data to chemists and scientists, supports adhesive product testing, and helps improve laboratory and process practices. It involves independent problem-solving, safe laboratory work, and use of curing and dispensing equipment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsMicrosoft OfficeStatistical Analysis SoftwareChemical Laboratory WorkLaboratory EquipmentComputer UseVerbal CommunicationScientific JudgmentStatistical AnalysisRoot Cause IdentificationSolution ImplementationMathematical TechniquesAdhesive Product TestingCuring EquipmentDispensing EquipmentLifting 25 Lbs

Qualifications

Associate's in Science or Related8+ Years Chemical Lab ExperienceBachelor's in Science or Related4+ Years Chemical Lab Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Senior Product Development Lab Technician

Adhesive TechnologiesResearch & DevelopmentUnited States, Rocky Hill, CT, CTFull 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

  • Collects and communicates data and basic observations to assigned Chemist/Scientist

  • Ensures high data quality, consistency, and reproducibility

  • Applies mathematical and statistical techniques relevant to adhesive product testing

  • Proactively identifies and drives laboratory and process improvements

  • Acts as an independent problem solver and process owner with minimal supervision

  • Conducts all R&D laboratory work in a safe manner including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to site safety practices, use of laboratory equipment, 5S, etc.

  • Comfortable with a variety of curing and dispensing equipment

What makes you a good fit

  • Minimum of an associate’s degree in chemistry, biology or a science field with 8-10 years of experience working in a Chemical laboratory

  • Preferred bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years of experience working in a Chemical laboratory

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other team members in product development programs

  • Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments.

  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Statistical Analysis Software such as JMP is preferred.

  • Ability to work in a chemical lab environment and with lab equipment and computers

  • Able to carry out laboratory activities as required

  • Frequently sit, view a computer screen, and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time

  • Strong verbal communication skills one-on-one with colleagues/customers as well as in front of groups

  • Uses good scientific judgment, statistical analysis, root cause identification and robust solution implementation

  • Occasionally may be required to reach, squat, bend and lift up to 25 lbs.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

  • Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1

  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick time, vacation time and holiday time

  • Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement

  • 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

  • Career Growth: skill development programs, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

The annual pay range for this role is$65,000 and $75,000.This range reflects the good‑faith minimum and maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. This role is classified as non‑exempt, and employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. In addition to the hourly wage, employees in this position may be eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms of compensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, training, certifications, and work location. This job 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: 26102968

Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,720 open Product Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–75K/yr
  • Connecticut median$97–165K/yr26 salary ranges
  • US median$116–190K/yr1,086 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $70K, is 49% below the Connecticut median midpoint ($136K) — in the lowest quarter of Product Development salary ranges in Connecticut.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 28 open Product Development jobs in Connecticut and 1,720 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Connecticut
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Product Development postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,335 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 950 of the 1,720 open Product Development jobs (55%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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