Lab Operations & Applications Leader, Technical Services

Sika; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika Australia is seeking a Technical Services Leader to define and drive a lab and technical services strategy aligned with key industry objectives. You will oversee lab testing, substrate compatibility, adhesion evaluations, and durability studies, ensuring high-quality documentation and QA practices.

The role requires leading technical teams, collaborating with Sales and R&D, and delivering on-site trials, training, and workshops.

Qualifications

• Must lead lab and technical services initiatives.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong documentation and QA discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive a lab and technical services strategy aligned with industry objectives.
• Oversee lab testing, substrate compatibility, adhesion evaluations and durability studies.
• Ensure high-quality documentation and QA practices.
• Lead technical teams and collaborate with Sales and R&D.
• Deliver on-site trials, training and workshops.

Skills

Technical leadership

Lab operations

Project management

Adhesion testing

QA documentation

Job description

Sika Australia is seeking a Technical Services Leader to define and drive a lab and technical services strategy aligned with key industry objectives. You will oversee lab testing, substrate compatibility, adhesion evaluations, and durability studies, ensuring high-quality documentation and QA practices.

The role requires leading technical teams, collaborating with Sales and R&D, and delivering on-site trials, training, and workshops.