Jr. Chemist

Sika is looking for an experienced Jr. Chemist to join its growing team in Lyndhurst, NJ. With an innovative mind for new concepts and chemistry, laboratory benchwork contributes to the development of new technology platforms for new products. Conduct basic research into chemistry that is relevant to sealants and adhesives and their applications. Develop new products. Provide technical support to production plants and customers. Responsibilities Execute feasibility studies and project designs on the bench to generate meaningful data for project progression Be organized, have a strong attention to detail, and effectively multitask projects Test products according to industry standards and Sika Procedures to ensure product quality and performance Participate in implementing new products/technologies to Sika factories Perform initial material testing and gain material approvals from customers Initiate and attend technical presentations from raw material suppliers Keep accurate records and maintain good laboratory & QC notebook practice Visit customer sites and provide technical solutions to customers Work with internal customers: sales, marketing, EHS, and production in assigned activities Participate in and contribute to TC Lyndhurst Safety, Nuage, and 5S activities and interact with other Sika global platforms Maintain a safe, tidy and harassment‑free work environment Provide accurate and detailed reports using good data collection and analytic skills Maintain assigned equipment in good operating condition Attend all necessary training requested by the company Learn and follow Sika processes such as PDP, Monthly Reporting Contribution, … Strong teamwork and work in various team environments Must be able to travel, approximately 10% of work time #J-18808-Ljbffr Sika