R&D Packaging Lab Technician

What you´ll do

• Execute packaging research, testing, and qualification activities for ongoing R&D projects, ensuring compliance with performance, quality, and technical specifications.
• Support the development and validation of innovative packaging materials, technologies, and solutions to enhance product performance and sustainability.
• Conduct laboratory testing, material characterization, and performance evaluations to assess packaging functionality, compatibility, stability, and durability.
• Analyze and interpret laboratory test results, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations to support packaging development and optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to identify opportunities for packaging innovation, material improvements, and cost optimization.
• Support the achievement of circular economy and sustainability targets through research into recyclable materials, alternative packaging solutions, and packaging optimization.
• Ensure compliance with Henkel's corporate Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage packaging laboratory equipment, including calibration, maintenance, testing readiness, and proper utilization. 

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of material science, packaging materials, polymers, and material properties.
• Familiarity with packaging laboratory equipment, testing methods, and laboratory operations.
• Strong digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of 3D printing, prototyping technologies, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is an advantage.
• Hands-on mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot technical challenges.

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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.