Working Student for Cement and Concrete Application Laboratory (mfd)

Co-reactive is revolutionizing the construction industry by transforming CO₂ into high-performance building materials. Our goal is to make CO₂-efficient construction possible for everyone everywhere. Using our systems we produce a sustainable cement substitute that binds CO₂ permanently and contributes to strength and long-term durability. We are currently scaling our production facilities to an industrial level and we need you to help us do it! Were a fast-growing dynamic team of more than 12 employees bringing together our technical center production and office at a single location in Erkrath right near Düsseldorf.

Tasks

Support the R&D team with ongoing R&D projects and quality control (QC) activities

Prepare concrete and mortar mixtures and execute their characterization according to standardized tests (EN/DIN standard)

Perform technical tests compression & flexural strength flowability Vicat setting time etc.

Record organize and evaluate the routine laboratory results

Understand the technical and scientific background of the laboratory results

Participate in the reporting and presentation of experimental results

Requirements

You pursue a bachelors/masters degree in civil engineering structural engineering material sciences environmental sciences building chemistry or a related field

You have experience or want to learn routine cement and concrete testing at a laboratory scale

You know the basics of cement and concrete European standards (EN/DIN)

You want to dive deeper into cement chemistry and topics of sustainable supplementary cementitious materials

You have a passion for structured work and proper documentation in digital formats

You work independently and keep your workplace organized

You are highly motivated in the development of sustainable construction materials

Benefits

Fair compensation per working hours

Flexible working hours compatible with your studies

Opportunity for hands-on experience on R&D activities in a fast-growing construction company

Support from experienced engineers/researchers

Possibility of doing your bachelors/masters thesis in the field of sustainable cement and concrete technology