Chemist

Broad Function and Purpose of Position

Responsible for maintaining and developing new products for the automotive OEM industry for the North America market according to Sika’ s internal processes.

• Independently run TCP, PDP, PMP and scout activities according to Sika internal processes.
• Responsible for managing assigned projects (from idea proposal to product release) according to Sika PCP process.
• Define QC (short term release & long term) requirements to ensure product quality and performance.
• Responsible for transferring new products/ technologies to production plants and supervise plant trials.
• Identify second source suppliers and approve alternative raw materials.
• Initiate and attend technical presentations from raw material suppliers.
• Obtain and interpret customer specification testing, gain material approval from customer specification testing.
• Visit customers sites and provide technical solutions to customers.
• Work with internal customers; sales, marketing, EHS, production and operation in assigned activities.
• Learn and acquire expertise in Analytical Testing & Equipment necessary to carry out project work.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good operating condition and keep calibrations up to date.
• Participate in and contribute to TC Lyndhurst Safety, Nuage and 5S activities and interact with other Sika global platforms.
• Keep accurate and organized work records.
• Provide accurate and detailed monthly or project reports using good data collection and analytical skills.
• Provide training to new employees, Technicians and/or Jr Chemists.
• Maintain a clean, safe, tidy and harassment free work environment.
• Operate as an effective, cooperative Team Member with peers and subordinates in the Laboratory.
• Attend all the necessary training requested by the company.
• Must be able to travel, approx. 10% of work time.

Salary Range: $85K – $105K based on education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.