Senior Chemist - Admixtures (Concrete R&D Technician/Engineer)

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. 

Sika has offices in over 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

• Establish trial formulations for new product development, formula localization, formulation efficiencies or product performance optimization
• Prepare lab batches for external testing (client or 3rd party), internal testing (lab or technical team) and validation
• Evaluate raw material (RM) alternatives, as well as packaging materials (PM) on identified products. Monitor performance of trial production and give disposition based on identified timeline
• Conduct micro-concrete and concrete trial mixes for newly developed concrete admixture and grinding aids
• Perform laboratory milling of grinding aid products
• Participate in product knowledge test
• Perform color matching for both powder and liquid products (based on sales requirement or requests)
• Conduct benchmarking studies of assigned product segments and communicate results with concerned departments
• Prepare and submit reports on status of other assigned projects to the QC/R&D Manager at the specified deadline
• Conduct tests for root cause analysis related to product complaints
• Support other department in providing technical information as referenced for this position.

Job Requirements: 

• BS Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Can be BS Civil Tech or Civil Engineering provided with experience in testing concrete
• At least 3 years QC in concrete batching plant or R&D for concrete admixtures
• Concrete testing following parameters of ASTM
• Can operate basic laboratory equipment
• Should be able to lift materials weighing up to 25kg