Scientist

Fortera Corporation•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fortera is transforming one of the world’s largest industries by reinventing how cement is made. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Fortera has developed next-generation cement technology that delivers high performance while reducing CO₂ emissions by up to ~70%. By mineralizing CO₂ and turning it into a productive feedstock, Fortera converts emissions into a valuable building material, creating a more sustainable path for modern construction. With our commercial ReCarb® plant operating in Redding, California, and a growing global project pipeline, Fortera is moving from first-of-a-kind deployment to scaled commercialization. Our technology is already being used in real-world infrastructure applications, bringing next-generation cement into use today while expanding toward broader adoption. At Fortera, you’ll work alongside scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are turning cutting-edge materials science into real-world impact. We’re looking for curious thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers who want to help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our planet. This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable construction. Build What’s Next. Visit www.forteraglobal.com to learn more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cement Engineering, or related technical field
6+ years of experience in cement chemistry, cementitious materials, carbonate chemistry, or related field
Strong understanding of cement hydration chemistry, supplementary cementitious materials, and/or carbonate-based cement systems preferred
Experience operating analytical laboratory equipment including XRD, SEM, TGA, PSA, and related instrumentation
Experience with formulation development and material characterization
Capable of independently organizing and prioritizing work
Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills and eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally
Comfortable operating in fast-paced R&D environments with evolving priorities and technical uncertainty

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct experiments utilizing laboratory reactors and cementitious material systems
Characterize precipitation products and cementitious materials via XRD, SEM, PSA, TGA, titrations, calorimetry, and related analytical techniques
Investigate calcium carbonate reactions, cement hydration mechanisms, and cementitious material transformation pathways
Develop and optimize cementitious formulations and reaction schemes to support product performance objectives
Endeavor to meet development milestones and project timelines
Contribute to product strategy planning and prioritization of R&D efforts
Generate high-quality reports of findings and conclusions for presentation to the R&D team
Coordinate with the Process Development and Product Development groups to understand interactions between production process parameters and product performance
Follow established laboratory safety protocols and procedures
Develop recommendations and implement solutions to improve established processes
Maintain complete and accurate records of work performed and report results in a precise format for inclusion in laboratory information management systems
Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Research and develop new analytical approaches for cementitious and carbonate-based materials
Conduct literature reviews and use historical data to develop innovative applications for Fortera cementitious materials
Write invention disclosures, support patent applications, and author technical articles explaining company technology