Sr. Chemist--Corrosion Engineer/Product Dev

Sika•Lyndhurst, NJ

10d

About The Position

The successful candidate will lead laboratory and field investigations, develop new products, optimize existing technologies, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to bring innovative solutions from concept to market. The role focuses on research, testing, and commercialization of advanced corrosion inhibitor technologies, connecting corrosion science, concrete technology, and real-world construction needs in support of durable solutions for concrete and construction applications.

Requirements

MSc. degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in corrosion engineering, durability, construction materials, coatings, research, or product development.
Strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, electrochemistry, corrosion thermodynamics and kinetics, passivation mechanisms, inhibitor chemistry, and corrosion of steel in alkaline environments.
Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and global teams.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree.
Knowledge of concrete technology and reinforced concrete durability.
Experience with electrochemical techniques such as EIS, LPR, polarization testing, and accelerated corrosion testing.
Familiarity with ASTM, ACI, ISO, AMPP/NACE, EN, or similar industry standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and evaluate corrosion protection technologies for concrete and reinforced structures.
Investigate corrosion initiation and propagation mechanisms, passivation, adsorption, inhibitor film formation, inhibitor chemistry and corrosion performance, novel inhibitor technologies, synergistic formulations, and inhibitor-metal interactions.
Collaborate with universities and research institutes, and monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and relevant technical standards.
Evaluate corrosion performance of metallic materials, coatings, inhibitor systems, and construction-related substrates using electrochemical and analytical methodologies.
Design, conduct, and interpret laboratory and field corrosion testing, including electrochemical methods.
Lead product development and optimization of corrosion inhibitor technologies.
Investigate corrosion-related failures and provide technical recommendations.
Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations.
Support product scale-up, manufacturing implementation, and technology transfer.
Collaborate with R&D, Technical Service, Product Management, Manufacturing, and external partners.
Provide technical training and expertise on corrosion, durability, and testing methodologies.
Contribute to intellectual property development and technical documentation.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.