Fortera Corporation

Cement Manufacturing

LaboratoryTechnician(ProductDevelopment)

$0–0k San Jose, California, United States
The Brief

“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.

Cement Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solvers

Eligibility Requirements

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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