R&D Lab Technician

About Sika

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemical 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.  Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Roles & Opportunities

Sika is looking for an experienced Technician to join our team.

At Sika, the Technician will:

• Be responsible for laboratory testing, product development and laboratory housekeeping

• Perform laboratory testing, collect data, and record results

• Follow all safety protocols and established procedures

Specific Responsibilities

• Compound formulation and products per instruction given

• Test laboratory samples, production samples and raw materials.

• Work on minor projects, testing plan, with minimum supervision.

• Keep accurate records of all formulations and test results, generating reports and flagging any abnormalities

• Prepare reports or memos on assigned tasks or projects.

• Maintain the laboratory equipment in good operating conditions.

• Maintain assigned work areas and community work areas clean and tidy, following 5S and safety guidelines.

• Order raw materials and laboratory supplies as assigned.

• Store away raw materials, retains, and reference samples in designated areas.

• Adherer to all safety guidelines and procedures, follow standard procedures for equipment including use of proper PPE

• Attend all company provided training programs.

• High School Diploma or College degree in General Sciences

• Some industry experiences related to rubber, plastics or adhesive materials

• Able to follow instruction and work independently

• Good communicating and writing skill