R&D Technician

Company Description

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 marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, 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.

Job Description

This position will contribute to the development of new products and processes and provide technical support to the existing/new products and processes. Perform test methods and procedures with little to no supervision.

• Prepare formulations, run lab and process development experiments in glassware, gallon batch mixer in development labs.

• Perform basic chemical, physical and performance tests in various technology areas.

• Test new and existing product formulas according to standard test protocols, such as ASTM and other industry standards. Perform all the mechanical testing to support product development.

• Must be able to lift bags and buckets of materials as a part of routine lab work.

• Perform technology demonstrations and/or field evaluations with limited guidance.

• Document experiments and results in Laboratory notebooks with full traceability.

• Immediately reports unsafe acts or conditions to his/her supervisor and takes immediate interim steps to protect himself/herself and others from serious risk.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• 2 -3 years of experience working in a laboratory or pilot plant or manufacturing environment.

• Must have knowledge of common laboratory concepts, practices, and procedures.

• 2 years of experience using a computer to generate reports.

• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.

Additional Information

• Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.

• Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable - every day.

• Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

• Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

• Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.