R&D Lab Technician: Cementitious Coatings & Formulations

Sika; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Wellness reimbursements

Education assistance

Professional development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Sika Corporation is seeking a Technician to provide technical support for developing and maintaining advanced chemical formulations for self-level underlayment (SLU) in construction projects. You will perform tests, prepare formulations, and document results with traceability, collaborating with scientists and engineers.

Ideal candidates have a chemistry-related degree and at least 3 years of lab experience with materials testing and coatings, with a willingness to travel to U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or degree in chemistry or related sciences.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with materials testing and coatings in a lab.
• Willing to learn from scientists and senior teammates.
• Must follow standard test protocols (e.g., ASTM).
• Able to lift bags and pails and travel to U.S. plants for trials.

Responsibilities

• Perform test methods and procedures with little to no supervision.
• Prepare formulations, run lab and process development experiments in a batch mixer.
• Perform basic chemical, physical, and performance tests in various technology areas.
• Test new and existing product formulas according to standard test protocols.
• Document experiments and results in Laboratory notebooks with full traceability.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor and take interim steps to protect safety.

Skills

Lab testing

Safety orientation

Materials testing

Coatings knowledge

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science

Tools

Batch mixer

Job description

Sika Corporation is seeking a Technician to provide technical support for developing and maintaining advanced chemical formulations for self-level underlayment (SLU) in construction projects. You will perform tests, prepare formulations, and document results with traceability, collaborating with scientists and engineers.

Ideal candidates have a chemistry-related degree and at least 3 years of lab experience with materials testing and coatings, with a willingness to travel to U.S.