Concrete Admixture Development Manager

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The Concrete Admixture Development Manager develops and improves existing or new chemical admixtures for concrete, while using advanced theoretical and experimental scientific and technological investigation.

Evaluates raw materials, formulates aqueous solutions and emulsions for maximum stability and performance, while meeting sustainability, EHS and economical goals.

Works with concrete technologists to measure the effect of admixtures in concrete and applies the feedback for further formulation improvement.

Position can be located in any of these locations :

Royse City, TX

Wilmington, MA

Chicago, IL

Essential Functions :

Product Development

• Works with raw materials, formulates aqueous solutions or emulsions for maximum stability and performance, while meeting sustainability, EHS and economical goals for concrete admixtures
• Designs and conducts independent, accurate and defensible scientific R&D activities to evaluate and improve performance / cost of existing products, develop new products, and / or provide analytical and technical support to existing or new chemical admixture technologies
• Works with concrete professionals to understand the effect of admixtures in concrete and applies learning for formulation adjustment
• Leads PDC projects aimed at the development of new products or significantly improving Chryso's cost position, and may lead a small group
• Proposes new projects for R&D, productivity projects, or process / method enhancement
• Maintains and troubleshoots lab instruments and field equipment in area of focus
• Prepares and maintains JSA and SOP for new equipment and operations
• Develops new test methods or procedures and validates the results

Communication & Presentation

• Communicates with Innovation, Plant, Tech Service, and Sales personnel
• Writes clear reports and routinely gives presentations on research and development results to internal and external audiences
• Innovates by providing novel solutions or new product concepts based on scientific principles
• Contributes to patent protection of ideas
• Interfaces with third party labs when necessary

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related
• Master's degree in Engineering
• 5+ year's experience in Concrete Construction and / or admixture industry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• PhD in Engineering
• 5+ year's experience in Chemical business, chemical lab or technical environment

Traits of the successful candidate :

• Excellent organizational, time management and follow-up to completion skills
• Confident and assertive
• Must be able to work independently, have good communication skills and the ability to instruct others
• Excellent overall verbal and written communication skills
• Conduct one’s job with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft office 360
• Able to work remotely

Um pouco mais sobre nós

Chryso, GCP and VERIFI, Saint-Gobain brands in our Construction Chemicals business, are leading global designer and manufacturer of high quality concrete admixture thanks to a strong commitment to research and innovation, coupled with adherence to the strictest manufacturing standards in the industry.

Our admixtures are engineered to optimize the performance of our customers’ specific concrete materials in a way that will maximize user satisfaction and economy.

We deliver significant added value and support to its clients, which includes assistance with client inventory control and prompt product deliveries.

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Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.