Laboratory Technician

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

• Perform Analytical Testing: Conduct testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using established methods while meeting turnaround time requirements.
• Quality Control \& Product Evaluation: Inspect products for defects, ensure compliance with specifications, and manage hold/release decisions to prevent off-quality materials from reaching the market.
• Data Analysis \& Problem Solving: Analyze test results, investigate deviations, troubleshoot equipment issues, and escalate or resolve quality concerns using critical thinking.
• Documentation \& Compliance: Maintain accurate lab records in systems (e.g., SAP), follow GMP standards, adhere to safety protocols, and support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operational Support \& Collaboration: Prioritize lab activities in a fast-paced environment, support production teams, assist with training, and communicate effectively across shifts and departments.

What makes you a good fit

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Post-secondary degree preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in science field preferred - College coursework in chemistry is highly preferred
• Quality experience
• Experience with SAP, relevant ISO standards, and/or auditing preferred

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 hourly pay range for this role is $22.00 and $26.00. 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.