R&D Hair Product Development Intern – Summer 2027

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 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 Collaborate with a team of innovative scientists to develop and refine cutting-edge hair care products for our brands Joico, Kenra, Pravana or got2b Gain hands-on experience in the full product development process, from formulation to performance testing Create batches of Henkel formulas for evaluation, while learning the functionality of individual ingredients Monitor the stability of lab-prepared formulas over time to ensure product consistency and quality Coordinate with cross-functional teams to submit formulas for various testing protocols Participate in salon-based performance testing to evaluate real-world product effectiveness What makes you a good fit An undergraduate student graduating in 2028 or 2029 or a master’s / graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry Strong verbal and written communication skills Well-organized with attention to detail and time management Open and adaptable to collaborative teamwork in a dynamic environment Some perks 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 i