Senior Chemist - Admixtures (Concrete R&D Technician/Engineer)

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Establish trial formulations for new product development, formula localization, formulation efficiencies or product performance optimization
Prepare lab batches for external testing (client or 3rd party), internal testing (lab or technical team) and validation
Evaluate raw material (RM) alternatives, as well as packaging materials (PM) on identified products. Monitor performance of trial production and give disposition based on identified timeline
Conduct micro-concrete and concrete trial mixes for newly developed concrete admixture and grinding aids
Perform laboratory milling of grinding aid products
Participate in product knowledge test
Perform color matching for both powder and liquid products (based on sales requirement or requests)
Conduct benchmarking studies of assigned product segments and communicate results with concerned departments
Prepare and submit reports on status of other assigned projects to the QC/R&D Manager at the specified deadline
Conduct tests for root cause analysis related to product complaints
Support other department in providing technical information as referenced for this position.

Job Requirements:

BS Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Can be BS Civil Tech or Civil Engineering provided with experience in testing concrete
At least 3 years QC in concrete batching plant or R&D for concrete admixtures
Concrete testing following parameters of ASTM
Can operate basic laboratory equipment
Should be able to lift materials weighing up to 25kg

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