Lab Assistant (Outside FTE)

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 11.20 billion in 2025.

Sika in India

In India, the company started its operations in 1985 and was known as Qualcrete India Limited. In 1987, Qualcrete India Limited forged an alliance with Sika AG, Switzerland and was renamed as Sika Qualcrete Limited. In 2002, Sika AG, Switzerland acquired 100% stake in the company and since then the company has been rechristened as Sika India Pvt. Ltd, a whole owned subsidiary of Sika AG.

Automotive & Industry business delivers innovative solutions to the world’s leading manufacturers and service providers in automotive passenger car, commercial vehicles, automotive aftermarket, marine vessels, renewable energy, industrial lamination, industrial equipment, home appliances, modular building, facades, fenestration & insulating glass. We service direct customers as well as channel partners and stay close to them via the central sales and marketing office in Pune and a pan India sales team presence.

Title              :      Lab Assistant (3rd Party Payroll)

Department:       Automotive & Industry

Location      :      Chakan Pune (Maharashtra)

Reports To  :       Lab Manager (Technical Service Lab)

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 11.20 billion in 2025.

Sika in India

In India, the company started its operations in 1985 and was known as Qualcrete India Limited. In 1987, Qualcrete India Limited forged an alliance with Sika AG, Switzerland and was renamed as Sika Qualcrete Limited. In 2002, Sika AG, Switzerland acquired 100% stake in the company and since then the company has been rechristened as Sika India Pvt. Ltd, a whole owned subsidiary of Sika AG.

Automotive & Industry business delivers innovative solutions to the world’s leading manufacturers and service providers in automotive passenger car, commercial vehicles, automotive aftermarket, marine vessels, renewable energy, industrial lamination, industrial equipment, home appliances, modular building, facades, fenestration & insulating glass. We service direct customers as well as channel partners and stay close to them via the central sales and marketing office in Pune and a pan India sales team presence.

Target and scope of the position

The Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory tests and experiments through preparation and processing work. He is responsible for maintaining instruments and managing laboratory inventory. Working under immediate supervision, he performs routine and semi-skilled tasks such as collecting, preparing, and distributing, couriering the adhesive and substrates samples for field trials, as well as maintaining laboratory equipment’s and 5’S.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the inventory of products, substrates, tools, and store it properly in TS laboratory.
• Maintain the laboratory instruments, including calibration of equipment’s.
• Apply basic knowledge of laboratory activities and ensure 5S practices are consistently followed.
• Pack and dispatch domestic and international samples couriers for TS and R&D laboratories.
• Prepare and record documentation for all incoming and outgoing couriers.
• Assist with sampling and provide support to laboratory technicians & manager.
• Handle documentation for incoming and outgoing products and substrates, and hand over to the concerned laboratory personnel.
• Monitor ongoing tests on equipment in the absence of laboratory technicians.
• Conduct stock checks of laboratory supplies, chemicals, substrates, and tools.
• Monitor laboratory safety equipment including fire extinguishers, first aid box, firefighting equipment, and PPEs.
• Document all activities, record results, and manage data entry/retrieval.
• Keen to learn about product technologies and laboratory testing.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Diploma or Graduation

• 0-2 years of work experience.

• Diploma or Graduation

• 0-2 years of work experience.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.