Analytical Chemist Intern - Summer 2026

Adhesive Technologies Research & Development United States, Bridgewater, NJ, NJ Full Time Limited
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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

  • Support analytical testing for product safety assessments across various adhesive technologies
  • Assist in the development and validation of methods for sustainable adhesive solutions
  • Operate and maintain advanced analytical instruments and contribute to data analysis
  • Participate in innovation projects focused on eco-friendly and high-performance adhesives

What makes you a good fit

  • A rising junior graduating in 2027 pursuing a degree in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
  • Strong foundation in organic chemistry and polymer chemistry, with practical lab experience
  • Proficient in analytical techniques
  • Skilled in data analysis and documentation

Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern

  • Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
  • Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
  • Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
  • Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
  • In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.   

Additional information

  • This internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support. 
  • Henkel’s Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and runs through mid-August.  
  • Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 or until all our positions are filled.  
  • If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
  • If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.   

The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.  

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: req75504

Job Locations: United States, NJ, Bridgewater, NJ

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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How is work at Henkel

Sobre a Henkel

Com base num forte legado de cerca de 150 anos, estamos a liderar o caminho para reimaginar e melhorar a vida todos os dias. Hoje e para as próximas gerações. Através das nossas marcas e tecnologias inovadoras e sustentáveis, e das nossas equipas em todo o mundo. A Henkel ocupa posições de liderança em negócios industriais e de consumo: o nosso portfólio inclui reconhecidos produtos de cuidado capilar, detergentes e amaciadores para roupa, bem como adesivos, selantes e revestimentos funcionais. 

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