Chemist--Polymer

Sika - Lyndhurst, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Lyndhurst, NJ

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Chemist--Polymer position at Sika involves providing technical support to production plants and customers, ensuring product quality, and conducting laboratory processes to meet quality standards. The role requires collaboration with a team on product formulation and development, managing multiple projects, and maintaining laboratory equipment while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to manufacturing plants and customers to assure product quality.
• Manage the approval and qualification processes for raw materials.
• Cooperate with the team in all activities related to formulation, development of new products, and improvement of existing ones.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analyze data and results and recommend the next steps.
• Publish project reports and monthly reports of approved projects.
• Attend technical presentations and meetings from raw material suppliers.
• Keep accurate records and maintain good laboratory notebook practice.
• Maintain lab equipment and replace consumables and chemicals.
• Perform maintenance and calibrations on laboratory instruments/equipment and troubleshoot instruments/methods within management guidance.
• Evaluate new testing instruments and make recommendations for capital expenditures.
• Learn and follow lab practices and contribute to ongoing improvement efforts.
• Uphold safety standards and embody the company's core values.
• Provide training to new employees and technicians.

Requirements

• MS degree in Chemistry or Polymer science or similar discipline, ideally with 3+ years of experience.
• Strong hands-on lab skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Familiarity with analytical instruments, including HPLC, FTIR, and wet methods like titration.
• Good knowledge of organic chemistry.
• General knowledge of polymer chemistry is a plus.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of concrete technology is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of data analysis software is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of concrete technology is a plus.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Year-end profit-sharing bonus
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays