(Cen) Organic Chemistry Technician

Support the Admixtures Global R&D activities and projects by conducing all the relevant and required laboratory work for the evaluation of construction chemicals as new admixtures for cement-based materials.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Support the Admixtures Global R&D with the evaluation of new admixture products and developments for cement-based materials
- Support the organic synthesis team in the preparation and production of novel polymers and chemicals in the field of construction chemicals
- Prepare samples and formulations, perform laboratory experiments, record accurately the data, compile technical reports in defined format, suggest next steps and new experiments
- Write SOPs and train additional laboratory personnel
- Responsible of maintenance, calibration and basic troubleshooting of equipment, interaction with suppliers
- Participate and support joint projects with other R&D Areas (construction products, cement products)
- Support the laboratories activities and organisation related to chemical/admixtures management and handling.

**Position Challenges**:

- Working in a multidisciplinary environment, keeping up and switch between different tasks and projects, communicate with other areas
- Expedient in adapting to changes.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or apprenticeship in chemistry or apprenticeship in building/construction with knowledge of polymer chemistry and/or synthesis
- 3 years previous experience in R&D environment
- Experience in polymer synthesis and analytical chemistry and techniques (GPC, FT-IR, H/UPLC, GC, MS) is required
- Experience with testing methods of chemicals in cementitious systems (Mortar Rheology, Calorimetry, Concrete testing) is a clear advantage.
- Ability to work in teams and in various project simultaneously
- Organized, independent, and 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 operations.

EXTERNAL: Raw material suppliers, providers for analytical tools and machines related to work tasks (maintenance, spare parts)

**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.