Lab Technician- Technical Service Lab

Title              :      Lab Technician – Technical Service Lab 

Department:      Technical Service

Location      :     Chakan, Pune

Reports To :     TS Laboratory Manager

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 automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.7 billion in 2024.

Overview

A qualified Lab Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. The position will be responsible to conducts laboratory tests and analyze data of Specialty Chemicals, Adhesives and Sealants. The position will be responsible for handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests according to internal and external demand.  The goal is to optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make a difference.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designing and executing laboratory testing of Industry & Automotive  projects according Sika’s standard procedures.
• Work out of additional technical data such as weatherability, chemical resistance / compatibility, other relevant material properties.
• Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation needed for tests with minimal supervision.
• Performing product and application tests.
• Document the results of the tests in form of a test report, prepare the report in standard format.
• Operate and maintain of the lab equipments.
• Place order to Test Centre and other internal or external units for specific tests.
• Support in lab trainings (internal and external people).
• Stock management of relevant substrates, products, auxiliary materials, etc.
• Recognise irregularities, product problems, etc and communicate it properly.
• Consult with the Senior Technical colleagues regarding lab projects/activity and provide appropriate follow-up.
• Follow the activity calendar as per supervisor’s guidance.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Diploma OR Graduation /Post Graduation in Chemical/Polymer Science /Plastic technology/Mechnical/ Chemistry.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in QC / R&D / Application Test / customer support / Technical service in relevant market field of Specialty Chemicals, Paints, Adhesives and Sealants (Preferably Polyurethane / MS-SMP / Epoxy / Acrylics).

Skills & Knowledge:

• Familiarity within the Performance Chemical, Polymers, Elastomers, Adhesives, Sealant in Industrial and Automotive markets.
• This position requires attention to detail, communication and ability to perform mathematical and

scientific calculations using spreadsheet and statistical software

• Proficient in MS Office.
• Methodical and accurate documentation.

• Good analytical skills.
• Effective training skills

Functional & Behavioral Competencies:

• Proactiveness

• Result Orientation
• Enthusiastic & Energetic
• Good inter personnel skills with written and oral English communication.
• Good Team player and ability to co-ordinate with internally and externally.
• Ability to plan and execute work as per desired quality, timeline.