Chemist

Company Description With over 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 marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries. 

Job Description

Primary function of R&D Chemist is to develop high-performance construction products utilized in concrete repair and resurfacing, substrate preparation, flooring installation, natural stone & ceramic tile setting, facades and similar.

Additionally, R&D Chemist’s job is to use and develop technical skills in themselves and others to support the development and maintenance of advanced chemical solutions for new construction, preservation, repair or renovation of structures.

This position works under general supervision, uses standard guidelines, methods, and procedures to perform analyses on cement, concrete, and raw materials, etc. Provides analytical support and staff training, at cement-based production sites and Technical Center.

• Formulate cement-based products, with an emphasis on tile adhesives, levelling compounds, facades, and repair mortars.
• Lead formulation localization of cementitious products for variety of end-uses.
• Manage project timelines for raw materials, localizations, product issues, and new product development.
• Support several cement plants manufacturing scale up/trial batch activities.
• Able to set up new research/testing equipment and demonstrates expertise with greater depth of fundamental understanding.
• Actively Participate in department safety initiatives and making safety presentations.
• Perform evaluations with technician assistance in compliance with industry practices.
• Good working knowledge of MS Access, Word & Excel

Qualifications

• Ph. D degree in Cement chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or related science field is preferred.
• Master’s degree with 2 years of experience Cement chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or related science field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in Cement chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or related science field.
• Must be able to travel to plants in the U.S. for trials and troubleshooting when needed.
• Deep understanding of concrete behavior fundamentals such as cement hydration, concrete microstructure, concrete mechanical properties development, concrete dimensional stability, concrete durability, concrete plastic behavior, and concrete mix design is a plus.
• Able to follow standard test protocols, such as ASTM and other industry standards.

Additional Information

• 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.