Chemist – Cementitious Mortars R&D

Title : Chemist – Cementitious Mortars R&D (Sr Executive / AM/DM)

Department: Technology Lead Cementitious

Location : Jhagadia Factory/ Navi Mumbai R&D Center

Reports To : 

Company Profile
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s more than 34,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.
 

Overview
The Chemist has the technical responsibility for product development and Modification of Cementitious Mortars for TM Refurbishment & Building Finishing .

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Product Development & Modification for Cementitious Products of Engineered & Residential refurbishment market.
• Work for Closely with other technology groups to provide inputs for Product development & close coordination with regional/corporate technology Centre’s.
• Mortar application related to development or raw material evaluation.
• Perform chemical and physical tests for formulation or raw material.
• Ensure effective coordination and communication with QC, production, Tech services and Sales Department.
• Taking part in new/alternate vendor development for the enhancement of product quality and cost optimization.
• Responsible to set up formulations for Sika Toll Manufacturing units.
• Prepare product development planning both short term & long term as per market need in consultation with R&D Head
• Specifying production procedures in coordination with production department
• Maintains detailed technical records in the form of a Laboratory Notebook and Databases.
• Provide training and supervision for Technicians by identifying development needs, mentoring and planning/scheduling
activities such as experiments and projects.
• Ensuring the ecology & safety of selected raw materials, intermediates & final products. Maintaining secrecy, safeguarding
confidential information & complying with Sika policies

Qualifications/Experience:
• Masters or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development in Chemical Manufacturing Company
• Knowledge on Cement & Mortars
• Helpful if having Knowledge on Cement , concrete Admixture and Related Raw material functions.
• Knowledge on Basic Cement , Mortar & Concrete tests.
• Analytical equipment handling
Basic computer knowledge.

Competencies
Functional
• Knowledge of Product Development Cycle
• Conceptual thinking & value creation
• Passion for innovation

Behavioral
•Self-starter
•Technical leader in their discipline