R&D Consumer Brands InteRegistered Nurse / Co-op – Spring / Summer 2026 - Urgently Hiring!

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

Creating and testing laundry formulations in a laboratory setting using academic chemistry knowledge.

• Conducting experiments to develop and optimize new product formulas.
• Using laboratory instrumentation to measure physical properties and predict product performance.
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data to assess formulation effectiveness.
• Translating scientific findings into actionable insights through clear, impactful presentations to management.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What makes you a good fit

A current junior or current senior student or master’s / graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Microsoft Excel : Proficient in data analysis, pivot tables, charts, and formula-based modeling

Communication : Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Project Management : Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks effectively in cross-functional environments

Collaboration : Team-oriented with experience working in diverse, interdisciplinary groups

Analytical Thinking : Skilled in interpreting data, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights

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.

The anticipated start date for this internship is January 2026 and the anticipated end date is August 2026.

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.