R&D Lab Technician: Cementitious Formulations & Testing

Sika

Lyndhurst (NJ)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with generous company match

Bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off, holidays

Job summary

Sika Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support development and maintenance of advanced chemical formulations for self-level underlayment (SLU) in new construction, preservation, repair, or renovation. The role involves testing, formulations, and collaboration with scientists and managers to ensure product quality and performance.

The incumbent will perform tests, document results, and assist in lab maintenance, with occasional travel to plants in the U.S.

Qualifications

Knowledge of common laboratory concepts, practices, and procedures.
Minimum 3 years of experience with materials testing in a lab environment.
Experience with cementitious products is a plus.
Able to follow standard test protocols (ASTM and others).
Must be able to lift bags and buckets of materials during lab work.
Willing to travel to U.S. plants for trials and troubleshooting.
Highly safety-oriented and capable of maintaining labs and materials in good order.

Responsibilities

Perform test methods and procedures with minimal supervision.
Prepare formulations and run lab experiments for development of coatings.
Conduct basic chemical and physical tests in various technology areas.
Test new and existing product formulas per standard protocols; perform mechanical testing.
Document experiments with full traceability in Lab notebooks.