Technical Services Lead - Lab Ops & Applications

Sika

Australia

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package
Training and development
Supportive culture and equal oportunit

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

  • Bachelor’s degree required in a related discipline.
  • 5+ years in Technical Service, Application Engineering or R&D in specialty chemicals/adhesives/sealants.
  • Experience leading technical teams and lab operations.
  • Willingness to travel for on-site trials and customer support.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the technical services strategy aligned with Industry targets.
  • Oversee laboratory testing, substrate compatibility/adhesion evaluations, durability testing, and equipment simulations.

Skills

Technical leadership
Lab operations
Technical service
Application engineering
R&D in specialty chemicals
Adhesive applications
Substrate compatibility
Cross-functional projects
Presentations
Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Polymer Chemistry / Mechanical Engineering

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.

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