Development, test and optimization of chemical formulations to enhance performance of cement, concrete and cement based materials.
Main responsibilities
analyzing material properties
conducting laboratory experiments (cement and concrete technology)
formulation of chemical additives for cement processing additives and concrete admixtures
collaboration with internal and external customers in cement and concrete area
market intelligence and ip studies
position challenges
rapid problem solving for field issues under time pressure from production and customers
innovation pressure to develop suitable, low carbon, and high performance solutions
scaling from lab to production while maintaining quality and cost efficiency
balancing multiple performance parameters by using innovative analytic and test methods and equipment
cross-functional coordination with production, qc, sales and technical teams
qualifications
english b2, spanish b2
bachelor´s or master´s degree in chemistry, material science, chemical engineering, civil engineering, or related field
strong understanding of cement chemistry, concrete technology and admixtures mechanism
experience with concrete and cement testing methods and analytical techniques
ability to design experiments, analyze data, and optimize formulations
ability to prepare reports and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
ability to manage multiple r&d projects and meet deadlines
proficiency in data analysis tools and standard office software
internal/external relations
internal
regional and global r&d teams
regional admixtures operations
cement and concrete operations and their technical management
global and regional sourcing department
external
cement and concrete producers (customers)
suppliers of chemical additives
cemex diversity and inclusion statement
at cemex, we recognize the diversity of the world in which we live and in which we do business. We respect diversity, we address the inclusion and non‑discrimination of any talented person, regardless of gender, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy / maternity / paternity, and nationality. We promote a culture of equity for the construction of a sustainable business and the well‑being and development of cemex employees.
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