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R&D Hair Product Development Intern – Summer 2027

Henkel · Darien, CTtoday

Formulate and batch hair care products, run stability and salon performance testing

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Own the bench-to-salon loop: batch formulas, track stability, then test real-world performance in a salon.

Might not be for you. Consumer hair care formulation, not industrial polymer or materials R&D.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleInternship-friendly

Adjacent materials roleCreate batches of Henkel formulas for evaluation, while learning the functionality of individual ingredients; formulation to performance testing

H-1B filings

Henkel filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead Application Engineer, Product Development Chemist, Sr. Scientist Pd & Research. Median filed pay: $103K a year.

From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay ·Every employer's filings

Seniority
Intern/Co-op
Work
On-site
Type
Internship
Industry
Consumer goods
Role
Formulation / Compounding

Role details

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 Sexy Hair, 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

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Common questions

Does Henkel sponsor H-1B visas?

Henkel has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the R&D Hair Product Development Intern – Summer 2027 role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the R&D Hair Product Development Intern – Summer 2027 role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Darien, CT.

What degree is required for the R&D Hair Product Development Intern – Summer 2027 role at Henkel?

This role requires a Not specified.