Senior Chemist

Sika AG • Canton, MA

5d

About The Position

Develop new products and provide technical support to production plants and customers.
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
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.
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.

Requirements

• 5+ yrs with BS or MS degree and 2+yrs with PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering
• Hands-on industrial experience in polymer chemistry or thermoplastic polymer-based formulation
• Strong presentation skill. Excellent technical and business writing skill
• Excellent in DOE, Design FEMA, other quality programs
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Project Management

Responsibilities

• Develop new products
• Provide technical support to production plants and customers
• Manage 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
• 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
• 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

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees