Chemist

About the Position

Chemist

Full-time

Location: Lyndhurst, New Jersey, United States

Salary: 113589 - 130775 USD per year

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About the Role

At Sika, we are seeking a dedicated Chemist to join our team in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. As a Chemist, you will be responsible for developing new products and providing technical support to production plants and customers. Your role will involve independently developing new products according to customer specifications, participating in long-term product/technology planning, and ensuring product quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products according to customer specifications
• Develop DOE and Design FEMA for product development
• Participate in long-term product/technology planning
• Evaluate new testing instruments and make recommendations for capital expenditures
• Define new product QA requirements
• Transfer new products/technologies to the processing group
• Perform initial material testing and gain material approvals from customers
• Provide technical support to manufacturing plants
• Support QS 9000, PCP, and PSP processes
• Keep accurate records and maintain good laboratory notebook practice
• Publish Research Proposals, Field Trial Proposals, and Product Releases
• Publish progress reports, trip reports, and monthlies on approved projects
• Initiate and attend technical presentations from raw material suppliers
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and harassment-free work environment
• Maintain assigned equipment in good operating condition
• Production Scale-up, Reporting, and Presentation
• Teamwork and qualification of alternative raw materials used for Concrete admixtures
• Up to 10% domestic travel required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Geology, or a closely related field and five (5) years of related experience or a Master’s degree plus three (3) years of related experience
• Experience must include two (2) years of:
  • PCP (Product Creation Process)
  • DOE techniques and features
  • Concrete Admixtures Formulation
  • Product Specification creation
  • QC for Production and for Customers
  • Concrete and cement chemistry
  • Concrete testing including slump, air, setting times, compressive strengths
  • Analytical instruments, including HPLC, FTIR, and wet methods like titration
  • MDG-M code creation process knowledge
  • SAP system knowledge

Why Join Us

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

About the Company

Sika Corporation is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. With more than 100 years of experience, Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

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