Senior Corrosion Chemist - Concrete Durability Lead

Sika AG; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika AG is seeking a research-focused professional to lead laboratory and field investigations, develop new corrosion inhibitor technologies, and optimize existing formulations for concrete and reinforced structures. You will collaborate with global teams to translate concepts into market-ready solutions and support manufacturing transfer.

The role emphasizes bridging corrosion science with concrete technology, driving testing programs, and delivering technical guidance to internal partners and

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate corrosion protection technologies for concrete and reinforced structures.
• Investigating corrosion initiation and propagation mechanisms
• Studying passivation, adsorption, and inhibitor film formation
• Correlating inhibitor chemistry with corrosion performance
• Developing novel inhibitor technologies and synergistic formulations
• Building a mechanistic understanding of inhibitor-metal interactions
• Collaborating with universities and research institutes and monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and relevant technical standards.
• Evaluating the corrosion performance of metallic materials, coatings, inhibitor systems, and construction-related substrates using electrochemical and analytical methodologies
• Design, conduct, and interpret laboratory and field corrosion testing, including electrochemical methods.
• Lead product development and optimization of corrosion inhibitor technologies.
• Investigate corrosion-related failures and provide technical recommendations.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Support product scale-up, manufacturing implementation, and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with R&D, Technical Service, Product Management, Manufacturing, and external partners.
• Provide technical training and expertise on corrosion, durability, and testing methodologies.
• Contribute to intellectual property development and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Sika AG is seeking a research-focused professional to lead laboratory and field investigations, develop new corrosion inhibitor technologies, and optimize existing formulations for concrete and reinforced structures. You will collaborate with global teams to translate concepts into market-ready solutions and support manufacturing transfer.

The role emphasizes bridging corrosion science with concrete technology, driving testing programs, and delivering technical guidance to internal partners and