Duties and Responsibilities:
Product Development & Modification:
Develop and modify cementitious products for the engineered residential refurbishment market.
Work closely with other technology groups to provide inputs for product development and maintain coordination with regional and corporate technology centers.
Mortar Application & Raw Material Evaluation:
Evaluate raw materials and mortar applications related to product development.
Testing & Formulation:
Perform chemical and physical tests for formulation or raw material evaluation.
Set up formulations for Sika Toll Manufacturing units.
Collaboration & Coordination:
Ensure effective coordination and communication with QC, production, technical services, and sales departments.
Vendor Development & Cost Optimization:
Participate in new/alternate vendor development for enhancing product quality and optimizing costs.
Product Development Planning:
Prepare product development plans (both short-term and long-term) in consultation with the R&D Head, based on market needs.
Production Procedures:
Specify production procedures in coordination with the production department.
Record Keeping:
Maintain detailed technical records in the form of a Laboratory Notebook and databases.
Training & Supervision:
Provide training and supervision for technicians by identifying development needs and mentoring them.
Plan and schedule activities such as experiments and projects.
Ecology & Safety:
Ensure the ecological safety of selected raw materials, intermediates, and final products.
Maintain secrecy and safeguard confidential information in compliance with Sika policies.
Qualifications/Experience:
Education:
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in product development in a chemical manufacturing company.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of cement mortars, concrete admixtures, and related raw material functions.
Familiarity with cement and mortar concrete tests.
Analytical equipment handling and basic computer knowledge.
Competencies:
Functional:
Strong understanding of the product development cycle.
Conceptual thinking and value creation.
Passion for innovation.
Behavioral:
Self-starter with a proactive approach.
Technical leadership in their discipline.

Chemist - Cementitious Mortars R&D

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