Lab Assistant Opportunity in R&D at Sika, Apply Online
Lab Assistant – R&D (Flooring)
Jhagadia, Gujarat 393110, India
Full-time
Global Contract type: Permanent
Region: APAC
Area: South Asia_archive
Global Department: R&D
Company Description
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in developing and producing systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building and motor vehicle industries. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries worldwide and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its more than 27,500 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023.
Job Description
Position Title: Lab Assistant – R&D (Flooring)
Department: R&D
Reports to: Dy. Technology Manager
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform testing of Epoxy Flooring Products RM, PM, and FG as per specifications and Test Method.
- Conduct testing of Intermediates and Finished products according to specifications and Test Method.
- Record test results in both hard and soft copies.
- Modify and correct pigments for RAL Colour Matching as needed.
- Maintain stock of raw materials, packing materials, chemicals, and other consumables used in laboratory testing and development.
- Ensure lab equipment is in good condition and actively participate in lab housekeeping.
- Ensure compliance with ISO and EHS Standards.
- Maintain good housekeeping and 5S in the lab.
- Expert in cube casting, demolding, and testing as per test schedule.
- Have working knowledge of handling instruments (Weighing balance, Lab Mixers, Moisture meter, Compression machine, Tensile Strength / Abrasion tester, pH meter, Viscometers, etc.).
- Experience in R&D or Technical service within a Construction Chemicals laboratory/Application team.
- Skilled in flooring application by Trowel/Brush, etc.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the team and manage independently, including remote management.
- Good written and reading skills in English.
- Committed to hard work in testing and material handling (lab batches).
- Basic knowledge of computer operation.
- Maintain confidentiality, safeguard confidential information, and comply with company policies.
Major Activities:
- Perform all types of testing and application work related to flooring and coating products, including chemical and physical tests of RM/FG.
- Conduct lab scale trials and plant scale trials at different customers’ joint tests.
- Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing for site applications when required.
- Support production during trial batch manufacturing and QC in testing new and regular products.
Behavioural Competencies
- Self-Starter
- Analytical mind
- Team player
Education
- Diploma (Civil/Chemical) or BSc (Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry)
Experience
- 2-3 years of experience in flooring application, quality control, chemical analysis, and testing of raw materials and finished goods, preferably in Polyurethane / SMP / Epoxy / Acrylics. (Experience in Construction Chemicals is preferable).
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