Chemist

Sika AG • Lyndhurst, NJ

37d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sika is looking for an experienced Chemist to join its growing team in Lyndhurst, NJ. With an innovative mind for new concepts and chemistry, laboratory benchwork contributes to the development of new technology platforms for new products. Responsible for maintaining existing products and developing new ones, and for providing technical support to production plants and customers.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Design of Experiments, Design FMEA and other quality programs is a plus

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 instruments 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 the manufacturing plant to ensure 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 presentations from raw material suppliers.
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and harassment free work environment
• Maintain assigned equipment in good operating condition.
• Provide training to new employees, technicians or Junior Chemists.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level