(Cen) Environmental Chemistry Researcher
vor 17 Stunden
Coordinate and Execute the R&D activities and projects by conducing all the relevant and required laboratory work towards the development of new bio-based chemicals technologies.
**Main Responsibilities**:
- Carry out research in the field of environmental chemistry with the following scope: expand activities related to the development and industrialization of new bio-based chemicals considering the environmental impact assessment and raw material availability.
- Propose research plans for the development of new bio-based polymers and construction chemicals for cementitious materials based on the state-of-the-art literature and technical and economic feasibility
- Prepare samples and formulations, perform laboratory experiments, record and interpret the data
- Evaluate the performance of the newly developed bio-based chemicals in cementitious materials
- Compile and present technical reports in defined format, suggest next steps and new experiments or characterization techniques
- Support the raw material sourcing and evaluation of new raw materials considering Cemex Global operation and guidelines
- Optimize and scale up the synthesis, supporting the industrialization of the developed products and solutions
- Participate and support joint projects with other R&D Areas (construction products, cement products)
- Support the laboratories activities and organization related to construction chemicals/admixtures management and handling, following Cemex health and safety rules.
**Position Challenges**:
- Working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment, keeping up and switch between different tasks and projects, communicate with other areas
- Establishing a new domain of research.
- Expedient adaptation to changes.
**Qualifications**:
- Master’s or PhD’s degree (Chemistry Engineering, Materials Engineering, Organic or Polymer Chemistry, or related areas)
- 5+ years previous experience in R&D environment
- Excellent background in bio-based polymers/chemicals synthesis and sustainability assessment
- Knowledge of design of experiment techniques and statistical analysis is a clear advantage
- Experience with testing methods of chemicals in cementitious systems is a plus
- Ability to work in teams and in various project simultaneously
- Team-player, self-motivated, hardworking individual
- Good communication and writing skills in English. Other language skills are a plus
**Internal/External Relations**:
INTERNAL:
- Researchers, local managers and project leaders, external peers in CEMEX operation.
EXTERNAL:
- Raw material suppliers, providers for analytical tools and machines
- Research centers, universities, 3rd parties
**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.
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