Sr. Chemist at Sika AG — Canton, MA

Develop new products and provide technical support to production plants and customers.

• Responsible for managing assigned projects (from Idea Proposal to Product Release)
• Independently develop new products according to customer specifications.
• Develop DOE and Design FEMA for product development.
• Participate in 3-year or long-term product/technology planning
• Define new product QA requirements to ensure product quality and performance.
• Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to the Processing group.
• Perform initial material testing and gain material approvals from customers.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing plant to assure product quality.
• Support QS 9000, PCP and PSP processes.
• Keep accurate records and maintain good laboratory notebook practice
• Publish Research Proposals, Field Trial Proposals and Product Releases
• Publish progress reports, trip reports and monthlies on approved projects.
• Visit customer sites and provide technical solutions to customers.
• Initiate and attend technical presentation from raw material suppliers.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and harassment free work environment
• Maintain assigned equipment in a good operating condition.
• Provide training to new employees, technicians, or Junior Chemists.
• 5+ yrs with BS or MS degree and 2+yrs with PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering
• Hands-on industrial experience in polymer chemistry or thermoplastic polymer-based formulation.
• Strong presentation skill. Excellent technical and business writing skill.
• Excellent in DOE, Design FEMA, other quality programs.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Project Management.
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!