Sr. Chemist--Corrosion Engineer/Product Dev

Sika AG•Lyndhurst, NJ

1d•$100,000 - $115,000

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 to support durability solutions for concrete and construction applications. The candidate will develop and evaluate corrosion protection technologies for concrete and reinforced structures; investigate corrosion mechanisms; and design, conduct, and interpret laboratory and field corrosion tests. The position also leads product development and optimization, investigates corrosion-related failures, supports product scale-up and technology transfer, and contributes technical expertise, documentation, and intellectual property. The role collaborates with internal teams, universities, research institutes, and external partners, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

MSc. degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or a related field.
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

Advanced degree preferred.
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.
Study passivation, adsorption, and inhibitor film formation.
Correlate inhibitor chemistry with corrosion performance.
Develop novel inhibitor technologies and synergistic formulations.
Build a mechanistic understanding of inhibitor-metal interactions.
Collaborate with universities and research institutes and monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and relevant technical standards.
Evaluate the 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.