Product Development Intern, Packaging and Labeling Adhesives – Summer 2026

Henkel Corporation • Full-time • Bridgewater, NJ • 2d ago

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 Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.  

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

Develop and optimize adhesive formulations in the lab for use in consumer goods packaging applications
Conduct sustainability assessments of newly developed adhesives to evaluate environmental impact and recyclability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align adhesive performance with packaging sustainability goals
Perform testing and analysis to ensure adhesives meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards
Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment, following all safety protocols and best practices
Document experimental results and contribute to technical reports, supporting data-driven decision-making