Chemist--Resins
Sika
- Lyndhurst, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Independently develop new specialty chemical products and industrial materials according to customer specifications in the construction and industrial markets.
- Develop DOE (Design of Experiments) and design FEMA for product development.
- Define new product QA requirements to ensure product quality and performance.
- Transfer new products/technologies to the Processing group.
- Perform initial material testing and gain material approvals from customers.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing plants to assure product quality.
- Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in the offered role, or a related position.
- Minimum requirement, a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field plus five (5) years of experience in the offered role, or a related position.
- Must have two (2) years of experience in each of the following (experience may be gained concurrently):
- Hands-on industrial experience in polyester concrete overlays, cement-based mortars, mortar/concrete admixtures, and concrete products;
- Experience with specific laboratory equipment for testing mortars, polyester concrete, and normal concrete products; and
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management.
- Strong presentation skills. Excellent technical and business writing skills.
- Excellent skills in DOE, Design FEMA, and other quality programs.
- Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management.
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.