Fortera Corporation
Cement Manufacturing
LaboratoryTechnician(ProductDevelopment)
“Laboratory Technician (Product Development) at Fortera Corporation. Skills: Cement Testing, Concrete Testing, Material Preparation, Data Recording. Support laboratory efforts to develop more sustainable cements. Handling and preparing materials for routine cement and concrete testing in accordance with ASTM standards”
What You'll Achieve.
Develop more sustainable cements; Reduce CO₂ emissions by up to ~70%
Industry & Context.
Problem-solvers
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, Follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to perform work in a consistent and repeatable fashion, Ability to work cooperatively in fast paced environment, Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, Eagerness to learn, Eagerness to work in a team environment, A “can-do” attitude, Ability to work safely and professionally
Nice to Have
2+ years of lab experience (college labs, internships, work experience, etc. ), Experience with standardized mortar or concrete testing, Any relevant cement/concrete accreditations or certifications (e.g. ACI, cement physical tester certificate, field or laboratory concrete testing certificates), Concrete field experience, manufacturing, alternative cements or mix design knowledge is a plus
What You'll Do.
Support laboratory efforts to develop more sustainable cements
Handling and preparing materials for routine cement and concrete testing in accordance with ASTM standards
Maintaining assigned laboratory equipment
Accurately weigh up each material as listed in the mix designs
Set up equipment/molds for trial testing
Perform routine laboratory tests
Monitor the product testing schedule daily
Ensure that all required samples are properly handled
Maintain accurate records of experimental data
Enter test results daily into a computer database or notebook
Share results with appropriate team members in a timely manner
Develop familiarity with product formulations and raw materials and performance properties
Follow safety protocols and procedures
Maintain clean lab working area after completion of job tasks
Dispose of debris properly
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work alongside scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts; Share results with appropriate team members in a timely manner; Work cooperatively in fast paced environment; Eagerness to work in a team environment
Communication Scope
Share results with appropriate team members in a timely manner
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