Sr. Chemist--Corrosion Engineer/Product Dev
sikaLyndhurst (NJ)
Sr. Chemist--Corrosion Engineer/Product Dev
Posted today
sikaLyndhurst (NJ)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will lead R&D work on corrosion inhibitor technologies for concrete and reinforced structures, shaping solutions from concept to market. You’ll connect corrosion science with concrete technology to address durability in construction. You’ll work with global teams to test, optimize, and transfer technologies into manufacturing, contributing to sustainable infrastructure. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position that combines lab and field investigations with cross-functional collaboration. Compensation / Benefits 401k with company match medical/dental/vision benefits paid parental leave life insurance paid time off education assistance
Responsibilities:
Develop and evaluate corrosion protection technologies for concrete and reinforced structures Investigate corrosion initiation and propagation mechanisms Study passivation, adsorption, and inhibitor film formation Correlate inhibitor chemistry with corrosion performance Develop novel inhibitor technologies and synergistic formulations Build mechanistic understanding of inhibitor-metal interactions Collaborate with universities and research institutes; monitor industry trends and standards Design, conduct, and interpret laboratory and field corrosion testing, including electrochemical methods Lead product development and optimization of corrosion inhibitor technologies Investigate corrosion-related failures and provide technical recommendations Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations Support product scale-up, manufacturing implementation, and technology transfer Collaborate with R&D, Technical Service, Product Management, Manufacturing, and external partners Provide technical training and expertise on corrosion, durability, and testing methodologies Contribute to intellectual property development and technical documentation Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Key requirements:
MSc degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemistry or a related field 3+ years of experience in corrosion engineering, durability, construction materials, coatings, research or product development Strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, electrochemistry, corrosion thermodynamics and kinetics, passivation mechanisms, inhibitor chemistry, and corrosion of steel in alkaline environments Concrete technology and reinforced concrete durability knowledge preferred Experience with electrochemical techniques such as EIS, LPR, polarization testing, and accelerated corrosion testing is preferred Familiarity with ASTM, ACI, ISO, AMPP/NACE, EN, or similar industry standards Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and global teams analytical thinking clear communication project management electrochemical techniques: EIS, LPR, polarization testing corrosion engineering knowledge inhibitor chemistry
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