Chemist

Sika AG; Lyndhurst (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Floating holidays + volunteer time

Wellness reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Sika AG in Lyndhurst, NJ seeks a senior scientist to develop new products and provide technical support to production plants and customers. You will execute DOE and design FMEA for product development and participate in long-term technology planning. Expect travel up to 10% and interaction with suppliers and QA teams.

The role requires a chemistry/polymer background with hands-on testing, data analysis, and SAP workflow experience to ensure quality and reliable product performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Geology, or related field with 5 years of experience or Master’s with 3 years.
• Experience must include PCP, DOE techniques, concrete admixtures formulation, QC for production and for customers, product specification creation, concrete and cement chemistry, and concrete testing (slump, air, setting times, compressive strengths).
• Experience with analytical instruments (HPLC, FTIR) and wet methods like titration; MDG-M code creation; SAP system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and provide technical support to production plants and customers.
• Independently develop new products according to customer specifications.
• Develop DOE and FMEA for product development.
• Participate in three-year or long-term product/technology planning.
• Publish reports, trip reports and monthly updates on approved projects.
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and harassment-free work environment.

Skills

PCP (Product Creation Process)

DOE techniques

Concrete Admixtures Formulation

Product Specification creation

QC for Production and for Customers

Concrete and cement chemistry

Concrete testing

Analytical instruments

HPLC

FTIR

Titration

MDG-M code creation process

SAP system knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Geology, or a closely related field

Master’s degree plus three years of related experience

Tools

SAP system

HPLC

FTIR

Job description

## About the RoleResponsible for developing new products and providing technical support to production plants and customers. Independently develop new products according to customer specifications. Develop DOE and Design FEMA for product development. Participate in three-year or long-term product/technology planning. Evaluate new testing instrument and make recommendations for capital expenditures. Define new product QA requirements to ensure product quality and performance. Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to the processing group. Perform initial material testing and gain material approvals from customers. Provide technical support to manufacturing plant to assure product quality. Support QS 9000, PCP and PSP processes. Keep accurate records and maintain good laboratory notebook practice. Publish Research Proposals, Field Trial Proposals and Product Releases. Publish progress reports, trip reports and monthlies on approved projects. Initiate and attend technical presentation from raw material suppliers. Maintain a safe, tidy and harassment free work environment. Maintain assigned equipment in a good operating condition. Production Scale‐up, Reporting and presentation. Teamwork and qualification of alternative raw materials used for Concrete admixtures. Up to 10% domestic travel required.## Your Skills and Experience* Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Geology, or a closely related field and five (5) years of related experience or a Master’s degree plus three (3) years of related experience. Experience must include Two (2) years of:* PCP (Product Creation Process);* DOE techniques and features;* Concrete Admixtures Formulation;* Product Specification creation;* QC for Production and for Customers;* Concrete and cement chemistry;* Concrete testing including slump, air, Setting times, compressive strengths;* Analytical instruments, including HPLC, FTIR, and wet methods like titration;* MDG-M code creation process knowledge;* SAP system knowledge.### Why Join Us* 401k with Generous Company Match* Bonuses* Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits* Paid Parental Leave* Life Insurance* Disability Insurance* Paid time off, paid holidays* Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time* Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements* Education Assistance* Professional Development Opportunities* Employee Referral Program & More!Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.