Scientific Associate

Henkel

Henkel

Shanghai, China
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
What You´ll Do

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and execute new adhesive technology/product development projects especially in battery applications.
  • Work closely with global and regional customers and supplier partners to find new collaboration opportunities and troubleshoot problems.
  • Lead innovation projects independently with ownership.
  • Strengthen Henkel’s IP through patent development in area of competence.
  • Contribute to new technology, digitalization, automation, sustainability and diversity.
  • Ensure compliance with Henkel corporate SHE and 5S standards, policies and procedures and manage the daily lab SHE work.
  • Support operation on product scale-up, process optimization and quality.

What makes you a good fit

  • Access to the front edge technology development with customers on in cell material.
  • Development of leadership as the future leader for adhesive technology.
  • Closely collaboration with global experts and empower you to fast learning in the technology for battery applications.
  • PhD degree in physical chemistry, electrochemistry, polymer chemistry, material science.
  • 3+ yrs experience in battery material is preferred.
  • Fluence in English.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
  • Annual Physical Examination
  • Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
  • Company Products Discount

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. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.