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Job DescriptionTitle: Chemist I Reports to: Sr. Chemist Department: R&D- Skincare Responsibilities: • Maintain a lab note book., • Make batches., • Create ingredient qualitative and quantitative list., • Check next day specification from previous day batch., • Follow up with on-going stabilities., • Communicate with raw material vendors., • Attend in-house vendor presentations., • Enter formulation into the company formulator., • Review results with supervisor., • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or Biology that has had chemistry and organic chemistry classes)., • Well organized and highly detail oriented., • Must work well with others and communicate effectively., • Pay range: $55,000 - $58,000 per year, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • Life Insurance, • 401k match, • PTO Powered by JazzHR YOs1nvzbVk

Job DescriptionCompany Description 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 has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024. Job Description Broad Function and Purpose of Position: Responsible for maintaining and developing new products for the automotive OEM industry for the North America market according to Sika’ s internal processes. Specific Responsibilities: • Independently run TCP, PDP, PMP and scout activities according to Sika internal processes, • Responsible for managing assigned projects (from idea proposal to product release) according to Sika PCP process, • Define QC (short term release & long term) requirements to ensure product quality and performance, • Responsible for transferring new products/ technologies to production plants and supervise plant trials, • Identify second source suppliers and approve alternative raw materials, • Initiate and attend technical presentations from raw material suppliers, • Obtain and interpret customer specification testing, gain material approval from customer specification testing, • Visit customers sites and provide technical solutions to customers, • Work with internal customers; sales, marketing, EHS, production and operation in assigned activities, • Learn and acquire expertise in Analytical Testing & Equipment necessary to carry out project work., • Maintain assigned equipment in good operating condition and keep calibrations up to date, • Participate in and contribute to TC Lyndhurst Safety, Nuage and 5S activities and interact with other Sika global platforms., • Keep accurate and organized work records, • Provide accurate and detailed monthly or project reports using good data collection and analytical skills., • Provide training to new employees, Technicians and/or Jr Chemists, • Maintain as clean, safe, tidy and harassment free work environment, • Operate as an effective, cooperative Team Member with peers and subordinates in the Laboratory, • Attending all the necessary training requested by the company. Qualifications/Experience/Education: • BS or MS or Ph.D degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent., • 2+ year’s hand-on experience in polyurethane chemistry, polyurethanes adhesives in automotive OEM market, • Good oral communication, technical presentation and technical writing skills, • Good skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint or equivalent., • Experience in Design of Experiments, Design FMEA and other quality programs is a plus Additional Information Building Trust, Every Day Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day. Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career. Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back. Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

POSITION SUMMARY: Looking for candidates at Chemist I, II and III levels responsible for carrying out analytical method validation/verification activities and testing for Oral Solids, Oral Liquids, Topicals and Powders. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop/Validate/Verify analytical (HPLC, GC, ICP-MS/OES, other) methods for assay and impurities determination in drug substances and drug products., • Perform wet chemistry and chromatographic testing for raw materials and products under development phase, • Perform stability studies for drug products in development phase and generate reports, • Develop and validate cleaning methods and generated study protocols and reports, • Prepare relevant protocols, reports, and final methods, • Maintain proper instrument calibration status, • Ensure that work is carried out safely and in compliance with the organization’s quality system, • Ensure that quality documentation is generated and updated to reflect current best practice in a timely manner., • Perform peer review at Chemist III level, not required if you’re applying for Chemist I/II levels., • Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor or Master’s degree in science or Pharmaceutics. Experience: Bachelor’s with 2-7 years of experience in a generic pharmaceutical analytical lab. Master’s is preferred. Candidates shall be considered for different positions based on educational qualification and experience. Good understanding of cGMPs is a must for experienced candidates. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: • Laboratory and office environment, • Able to lift about 25 pounds., • Able to stand and or sit for longer period of time. On-site, Full-time, Day Shift

POSITION SUMMARY: Analytical Chemist will be engaged in the different laboratory testing using a range of analytical equipment and techniques within GMP laboratory. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform assigned testing including but not limited to the physical, chemical tests per in-house written procedures and compendial monograph for the raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, in-process, finished and stability products, using various wet chemistry, physical and instrumental techniques such as LC, GC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, dissolution, IR, Particle Size Analyzer, KF Auto titrator, Bulk Density, and other routine QC instruments., • Document work clearly and perform tests accurately. Record data and results as specified in documentation procedures., • Maintain proper laboratory logbooks, notebooks and other records all the time. Report and participate in the deviations and investigations. · Perform laboratory related other duties as assigned. MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Chemistry Experience: Based on the position level, must require minimum 2-10 years prior experience working in the Quality Control Laboratory in a cGMP environment, preferably in pharmaceutical industry. Hands on Empower-3 experience is plus. QC experience in Generic Pharmaceutical industries would be preferable Knowledge in Good Documentation practices. Knowledge in USP/ FDA BENEFITS: Offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees