R&D 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. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What you’ll do Get hands-on experience creating product formulations in a lab setting for our brands all, Persil, Purex or Snuggle Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams (analytical, packaging, process development) throughout the product development cycle Research novel chemistries to enhance performance and benefits in detergent formulations Design and conduct experiments to develop or improve laundry products Prepare batches for internal testing and customer evaluations Present findings and insights from research and evaluations to technical and non-technical audiences What makes you a good fit An undergraduate student graduating in 2027, 2028 or 2029 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Material Science Lab experience through coursework, academic research, or prior internships Strong leadership and collaboration abilities Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills 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 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 joi