Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika 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.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Broad Function and Purpose of Position :

Responsible for maintaining and developing new products and provide technical support to production plants and customers.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing assigned projects (from Idea Proposal to Product Release)
• Independently develop new products according to customer specifications.
• Develop DOE and Design FEMA for product development.
• Participate in 3-year or long-term product/technology planning
• Evaluate new testing instrument and make recommendations for capital expenditures.
• Define new product QA requirements to ensure product quality and performance.
• Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to the Processing group.
• Perform initial material testing and gain material approvals from customers.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing plant to assure product quality.
• Support internal procedures, PCP and ISO processes.
• Keep accurate records and maintain good laboratory notebook practice.
• Publish Research Proposals, Field Trial Proposals and Product Releases as required.
• Publish progress reports, trip reports and monthlies on approved projects.
• Visit customer sites and provide technical solutions to customers.
• Initiate and attend technical presentation from raw material suppliers.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and harassment free work environment
• Maintain assigned equipment in a good operating condition.
• Provide training to new employees, technicians or Junior Chemists.

Qualifications/Experience/Education:

• BS or MS or Ph.D degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ year’s hand-on industrial experience in cement chemistry or cementitious based formaultions
• Good oral communication, technical presentation and technical writing skills
• Good skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Experience in Design of Experiments, Design FMEA and other quality programs is a plus

Building Trust, Every Day

Competitive Benefits : Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation 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.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.