What is the salary for the Chemist Intern - Summer 2027 role at Henkel?

The listed annual base salary range is $46K–$56K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

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 Chemist Intern - Summer 2027 role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Chemist Intern - Summer 2027 role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Irvine, CA.

What polymers or materials does this Chemist Intern - Summer 2027 role work with?

adhesives, sealants, functional coatings, electronic materials.

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Chemist Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel · Irvine, CA3w agoverified 21 h ago

$46k – $56kfrom the posting

BS-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $125k (354 that show pay).

Compound and test electronic adhesives, optimizing formulations in a lab setting.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on formulation of adhesives and sealants for electronics at a global materials leader.

Might not be for you. No housing stipend or relocation support; fixed 12-week summer internship.

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

Core polymer roleHands-on chemical compounding of electronic materials; test adhesive material properties; organic and polymer chemistry applications

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.

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Seniority: Intern/Co-op
Work: On-site
Type: Internship
Degree: BS
Industry: Electronics
Role: R&D / Research

Materials

adhesives385 roles sealants113 roles functional coatings16 roles electronic materials5 roles

Benefits

equity/stockrelocation package

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 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

Perform hands-on chemical compounding of electronic materials in a lab environment
Test and evaluate adhesive material properties and performance
Gain practical experience in organic and polymer chemistry applications within the electronics industry
Develop and optimize product formulations through hands-on laboratory work.

What makes you a good fit

Pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and summarize data
Excellent written and verbal communication 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 join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

Additional information

This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
This internship has a duration of May 24th – August 13th
Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 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.