Scientist

Fortera

San Jose, CA, United States
Base: $100,000 - $125,000; bonus/equity: annual bo...
On-site
6+ years experience in cement chemistry
Operating xrd sem tga psa equipment
Formulation development and material characterization
Fortera is transforming the cement industry by reinventing how it is made to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 70% through mineralization technology

Job Summary

  • Fortera is transforming the cement industry by reinventing how it is made to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 70% through mineralization technology.
  • The role involves leading laboratory efforts to develop new process chemistries and optimize cementitious matrices using advanced analytical techniques like XRD and SEM.
  • Candidates will collaborate with scientists and engineers to turn cutting-edge materials science into real-world impact on a global scale.

Matching Summary

Fortera is transforming the cement industry by reinventing how it is made to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 70% through mineralization technology.

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $125,000; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and pre-IPO incentive stock options; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years experience in cement chemistry
  • Operating XRD SEM TGA PSA equipment
  • Formulation development and material characterization
  • Understanding of calcium carbonate reactions
  • Independent work organization and prioritization

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree or PhD preferred
  • Experience with supplementary cementitious materials
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous environments
  • Patent application writing experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in cement chemistry or carbonate systems
  • Experience operating analytical laboratory equipment including XRD, SEM, TGA, PSA

Work Rights

Not specified

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