R&D Product Development Intern – Henkel Careers
Join Henkel’s R&D Product Development Internship in Stamford, Connecticut, and gain hands-on experience shaping the future of beauty and personal care. As part of Henkel’s innovation-driven team, you’ll work on real-world projects for renowned brands like Dial®, Schwarzkopf®, and Persil®, developing cutting-edge formulations and contributing to sustainable product innovation. This summer 2026 internship is the perfect opportunity for ambitious students in chemistry, engineering, and related fields to apply their skills in a global, collaborative environment. Join for Research and Development Jobs at Henkel Careers. This Chemical Engineering Internship & contributes to sustainable product innovation.
R&D Intern Job Details:
- Position: R&D Product Development Intern, Beauty
- Location: Stamford, Connecticut, United States
- Company: Henkel
- Duration: Summer 2026 (May 27 – mid-August)
- Program Type: Full-time, Paid Internship
- Hourly Pay: $27/hour
- Relocation/Housing: Eligible for housing stipend or relocation support
About the Company:
Henkel is a global leader in consumer and industrial products, known for its trusted brands such as Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf®. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, Henkel provides opportunities for growth, creativity, and global impact. The company’s culture encourages continuous learning through 9,000+ professional courses, networking with business leaders, and hands-on projects that make a difference worldwide.
Educational Requirements for the R&D Intern:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student graduating in 2027, 2028, or 2029.
- Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Material Science.
- Prior lab experience through coursework, academic research, or internships is preferred.
About the R&D Intern Position:
- Get hands-on experience creating product formulations in a lab setting for our Dial brand
- Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams (analytical, packaging, process development) throughout the product development cycle
- Research novel chemistry 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
Educational Requirements for the R&D Intern position:
- 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
Key Responsibilities of the R&D Intern:
- In this Research and Development Jobs, you must create and optimize product formulations in a laboratory setting for Henkel’s Dial brand.
- Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams in analytical, packaging, and process development.
- Research novel chemistry to enhance product performance and formulation benefits.
- Design and conduct experiments to develop or improve laundry and beauty products.
- Prepare batches for testing and customer evaluations.
- Present research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills Required for the R&D Intern:
- Strong leadership and collaboration abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in scientific analysis and laboratory techniques.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Enthusiasm for innovation and hands-on experimentation.
Some benefits of joining Henkel as an R&D Intern:
- In this Research and Development Jobs, you will work in 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 Chemical Engineering 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 another candidate fills this R&D Intern position you applied to, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates for this Chemical Engineering Internship can apply through Henkel’s official career portal. Applications for the Summer 2026 Internship Program open in August 2025 and close in March 2026, or until all positions are filled. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the Henkel Talent Acquisition Team for the next steps in the recruitment process.
