Sika AG

Chemist

Sika AG • $80K — $95K *
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Geology, or related field; Master's degree a plus.
  • Five years of relevant experience; three years with a Master's degree.
  • Two years of experience with Product Creation Process (PCP).
  • Proficiency in Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques and features.
  • Experience with Concrete Admixtures formulation and product specifications.
  • Familiarity with quality control (QC) for production and customers.
  • Knowledge of concrete testing methods and analytical instruments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new products based on customer needs.
  • Create Design of Experiments (DOE) for product development.
  • Participate in long-term product and technology planning.
  • Evaluate and recommend new testing instruments and capital expenditures.
  • Define quality assurance requirements for new products.
  • Transfer new technologies to processing teams.
  • Publish various reports and proposals related to projects.

Benefits

  • 401k with generous company match.
  • Bonuses.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Wellness reimbursements and education assistance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsible for developing new products and providing technical support to production plants and customers. Independently develop new products according to customer specifications. Develop DOE and Design FEMA for product development. Participate in three-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 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 presentation from raw material suppliers. Maintain a safe, tidy and harassment free work environment. Maintain assigned equipment in a 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.

Qualifications
  • 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.


Additional Information
  • 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 Sika AG

Sika AG is a Swiss specialty chemical company that produces and distributes systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. The company has operations in over 100 countries and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Sika AG is a publicly traded company and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company's products are used in a variety of applications, including concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring, and roofing and waterproofing systems.
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Size
25,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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