Chemist – Cementitious Mortars R&d

Company Description 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 103 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 around 33 000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11 76 billion 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 Qualifications Qualifications Experience Masters or bachelor s degree in Chemistry Minimum 5 years of experience in product development in Chemical Manufacturing Company Additional Information