Chemist

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cement Chemist/Engineer to join a dynamic team and contribute to the advancement of sustainable building materials.

Job Description: As a Cement Development Engineer/Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in the laboratory, developing and testing proprietary cementitious products. You will be responsible for transitioning lab-based formulations for production scale-up and assisting in the scale-up at various off-site locations, including our facilities, tollers, or licensees. Your expertise in cement chemistry and testing, along with your ability to manage third-party laboratory workflows, will be critical to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and test proprietary low carbon cementitious products in the laboratory.
• Focus on non-traditional cements such as geopolymers, slag cements, and polymer-modified cements.
• Conduct and manage ASTM testing requirements for cements, mortars, and concrete.
• Transition lab-based formulations for production scale-up and assist in scale-up at off-site locations.
• Manage workflows using third-party laboratories for standard ASTM testing.
• Supervise and train laboratory technicians.
• Travel approximately one week per month and work some weekends as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science (Master’s preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in the field of cement chemistry or related areas.
• Strong background in cement testing and ASTM requirements.
• Familiarity with large-scale powder blending equipment and bulk handling of raw materials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Six Sigma type software is a plus.
• Ability to supervise and train laboratory technicians.
• Willingness to travel approximately one week per month and work some weekends.

If you are a skilled Cement Chemist/Engineer with a passion for innovation and sustainability, we encourage you to apply. Join in a mission to revolutionize the building materials industry with low carbon cement solutions.