About the job

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its 33,500 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.23 billion in 2023.

Job Description

• Assist in the formulation and modification of construction chemical products.
• Prepare laboratory samples of admixtures, mortars, grouts, sealants, coatings, and related products.
• Conduct routine physical and chemical testing according to established procedures.
• Support scale-up trials and pilot batch production.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure calibration schedules are followed.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and test reports.
• Assist in preparing technical data sheets (TDS) and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling guidelines.
• Assist in on-site product trials when required.
• Support technical service team with product performance evaluations.
• Help investigate product complaints and assist in root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 2–4 years’ laboratory experience (preferably in construction chemicals, cement, or building materials).
• Knowledge of cement chemistry and polymer-modified systems is an advantage.

• Assist in the formulation and modification of construction chemical products.
• Prepare laboratory samples of admixtures, mortars, grouts, sealants, coatings, and related products.
• Conduct routine physical and chemical testing according to established procedures.
• Support scale-up trials and pilot batch production.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure calibration schedules are followed.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and test reports.
• Assist in preparing technical data sheets (TDS) and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling guidelines.
• Assist in on-site product trials when required.
• Support technical service team with product performance evaluations.
• Help investigate product complaints and assist in root cause analysis.

• Formulation and modification of construction chemical products
• Preparation of laboratory samples
• Routine physical and chemical testing
• Laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration
• Laboratory recordkeeping and test reporting
• Laboratory safety and chemical handling
• Knowledge of cement chemistry and polymer-modified systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 2–4 years’ laboratory experience (preferably in construction chemicals, cement, or building materials).
• Knowledge of cement chemistry and polymer-modified systems is an advantage.