Concrete Scientist

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Concrete Scientist

CTS Cement

icon McKinney, TX, US, 75069

icon3 November 2025

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Concrete Scientist
  • Develop and test fast-setting and heat-resistant concrete.
  • Develop innovative testing protocols for these materials
  • Work with the engineering sales team to identify market trends and market needs.
  • Publish strategic articles and scientific papers
  • Oversee key projects, processes, reporting, data and analysis
  • Participate in and lead interactions with current stakeholders.
  • Build a team allowing the success of the project.
  • Knowledge of basic cement chemistry and hydration mechanisms, testing of cement, mortar and concrete, concrete designs, as well as placement of concrete using various delivery methods.
  • Knowledge of basic characterization methods is necessary (X-ray Diffraction, calorimetry, etc.) and cement and concrete testing protocols (ASTM and ACI).
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Ph.D. in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other equivalent Engineering/Science degrees.
  • Excellent verbal and technical writing skills
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • A specialization in calcium aluminate, calcium sulfoaluminate and/or heat-resistance concrete is preferred.
  • Good communication skills, a proactive attitude, organizational skills the ability to travel up to 25% are required.
  • Familiarity working with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, or other similar standards
  • Experience working with cement, mortar, or concrete
  • Experience with fire resistance, mechanical testing equipment and tools associated with mortars and concretes
  • Experience with a laboratory setting