(Cen) Researcher Admixtures Development

Job Description

Development test and optimization of chemical formulations to enhance performance of cement concrete and cement based materials.

Main Responsibilities

• Analyzing material properties
• Conducting laboratory experiments (cement and concrete technology
• Formulation of chemical additives for cement processing additives and concrete admixtures
• Collaboration with internal and external customers in cement and concrete area
• Market intelligence and IP studies

Position Challenges

• Rapid problem solving for field issues under time pressure from production and customers
• Innovation pressure to develop suitable low carbon and high performance solutions
• Scaling from lab to production while maintaining quality and cost efficiency
• Balancing multiple performance parameters by using innovative analytic and test methods and equipment
• Cross-functional coordination with production QC sales and technical teams

Qualifications

• English B2 Spanish B2
• Bachelors or Masters degree in chemistry material sience chemical engineering civil engineering or related field
• Strong understanding of cement chemistry concrete technology and admixtures mechanism
• Experience with concrete and cement testing methods and analytical techniques
• Ability to design experiments analyze data and optimize formulations

• Ability to prepare reports and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple R&D projects and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and standard office software

Internal/External Relations

INTERNAL

• Regional and global R&D teams
• Regional admixtures operations
• Cement and concrete operations and their technical management
• Global and regional sourcing department

EXTERNAL

• Cement and concrete producers (customers)
• Suppliers of chemical additives

CEMEX Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At CEMEX we recognize the diversity of the world in which we live and in which we do business. We respect diversity we address the inclusion and non-discrimination of any talented person regardless of gender physical ability age sexual orientation culture ethnicity religion political affiliation marital status pregnancy / maternity / paternity and nationality. We promote a culture of equity for the construction of a sustainable business and the well-being and development of CEMEX employees.