Cement Chemist

Are you a results-driven problem-solver, eager to positively change the world? Do you believe that climate change is the biggest issue facing us today? Then the Biomason team needs you. Biomason is the only company in the world employing biology to produce cement. Since 2012, we have used microorganisms to grow sustainable, structural biocement® in ambient temperatures, harnessing the power of biotechnology to reinvent traditional cement and offer a planet-friendly alternative. Biocement will eliminate 25% of the concrete industry’s global carbon emissions by 2030.

We are seeking dedicated, passionate, and hard working individuals to become part of our ever-growing team in Research Triangle Park, NC. Join Biomason and help us end the world's dependence on carbon-emitting construction materials. Let's change the way we build.

Position Summary:

Biomason is seeking a Concrete Chemist responsible for contributing to the identification and development of admixtures that are compatible with biocement. This position will report to the Director of Applications.

Responsibilities:

• Providing a leading voice and input in the development activities of biologically formed cement binder and concrete.
• Leading the scientific chemical understanding of biocement formulations and the working principles
• Leading the characterization of biocement formulations in laboratory and real world applications
• Drives the analysis and correlation of in-line process variables to end-of-line product specifications
• Drives the failure mode analysis on experimental, pilot and volume manufacturing runs to continuously improve the process control and end product quality
• Assists in creation of new cement and concrete standards.
•  Enabling the certification of biocement formulations
•  Perform laboratory analyses and procedures to establish the acceptability of biocement for use invarious concrete applications through close collaboration with internal departments and deep technical customer engagements.
•  Any other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Knowledge in organic and analytical chemistry
• Experience in raw materials used in cement formulation
• Knowledge of cement chemistry, cement hydration and cement-admixture interactions
• Knowledge of trends in concrete products such as low carbon or novel cement binders
• Understanding of conventional cement mineralogies and chemistries
• Understanding of cement production, testing, and standards
• Understanding of metrics for measurement and visualization of cement
• Experience in critical analysis of test results
• Familiar with all related ASTM and European standards for testing of cement
• A strong interest in working in a fast-paced research environment
• Experience in research and development activities such as analyzing and writing technical papers
• Exceptional writing, presentation, time management and communication skills
• Creative mind, eager to turn new process concepts into practice and to demonstrate their technical feasibility

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Material or Chemical Engineering
• 10 years of experience in research activities concerning cement formulation and analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Demonstrated new cement and/or admixture formulations development and certification
• Master’s degree in Material Science, Material or Chemical Engineering

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally manually lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

If this sounds like you, you should apply right away so we can discuss how you can be a part of this exciting, fast-paced organization!

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