14 Sep
R&D Lab Technician-BF
California, Chino 00000 Chino USA

Vacancy expired!

Exciting Challenges

Summary : Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests of solid materials, liquids, relating to Flooring products, adhesives, grouts or similar.

Analyzes and reports test data by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Others may be assigned.

Sets up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for material tests, quality or process control purposes.

Tests and analyzes materials such as cement plaster, polymers, acrylics, etc., for purity, chemical content, and other characteristics.

Documents results of tests and analysis.

Prepares chemical solutions for use in processing materials, following standardized formulas or procedures.

Designs custom color formulas for both cement and polymer-based stucco by operating a spectrophotometer.

Prepares lab analysis reports, product evaluation reports, jobsite field reports, etc., as required.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

B.S. in Chemistry or High school diploma, plus 5 years directly related experience. Must have completed some Chemistry or Material Science courses.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to use laboratory equipment such as pH meter, viscometer, gram scales, mixers, aggregate, sieves, etc.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Building Trust Every Day

Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Sika : we trust in the skills, expertise and capabilities of all our employees.

We reward our employees them with above average freedom and empowerment.

We strive for an environment in which innovation, performance, and mutual respect can develop. We encourage employees to innovate, to respect different opinions, and to align with strategic goals.

Job Category

Engineering (Structural & Civil / Mechanical / Materials)

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