Job Description
Job Description
Krete Industries is looking for a Chemist with a strong formulation background and experience with chemicals commonly used in the concrete admixture industry such as stearates, surfactants/wetting agents, silanes, and air entrainers. The Chemist will be responsible for ensuring raw materials are vetted, alternatives are sourced, formulations and production steps are optimized, finished goods meet QC criteria, and providing technical support. This role will work closely with the Applications Lab by being involved with testing of concrete and providing feedback for improvements from a chemical perspective.
About Krete Industries:
Established in 1990 in Brookfield, WI, Krete Industries provides high-quality concrete admixtures and service solutions to the concrete industry. We believe in solving problems, sharing knowledge, and making the highest quality products. We are authentic, thorough, adaptable, and personable in everything we do.
Tasks:
Quality control of raw materials and finished goods
Perform chemical lab activities to assist with production, R&D, and customer support
pH
Specific gravity
FTIR analysis
Develop and produce new product concepts
Other lab-related tasks as required to support teams
Perform, review, edit, and create (when necessary) chemical laboratory procedures and standards
Create and deliver reports for quality control and R&D purposes
Identify the composition of chemicals and chemical compounds
Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment
Source/vet raw materials and alternatives
Maintain production batch tickets, certificate of analysis, safety data sheets, and QC Database
Collaborate with the Applications Lab and Production teams to lead new product development initiatives from concept through scale-up and commercialization
Responsibilities:
Maintain product formulas, improving/optimizing current or creating new ones as needed
Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
Perform quality control activities
Formulate products and provide input on scaling production feasibility
Improve efficiency and efficacy of laboratory procedures
Work with production to ensure correct batching operations on products and troubleshoot as necessary
Provide technical support (internal and external) when needed
Skills:
Computer (Microsoft Office, Google Calendar, Slack, Fishbowl, general)
Communication and presentation
Organizational behavior and time management
Professional/technical writing
Data/record keeping practices
Resources Provided:
Basic/minimal computer training
All PPE
Relevant SOPs for operations/testing
On the job training
Concrete Basics
Admixture/Chemical Basics
ASTM/NCMA testing
Lab equipment
Safety/OSHA
~ Necessary laboratory equipment for expected responsibilities and tasks
Required Knowledge:
Understanding of chemical blending production, process, and interactions
Understanding of chemical laboratory equipment/instrumentation and maintenance
Strong formulation skills
Strong foundation in wet chemistry procedures
Working knowledge of chemistry and chemical application
Experience working in a chemical lab, preferably in product development
BSc in Chemistry or relevant field
Preferred:
Advanced Microsoft Excel user
Experience with Microsoft Access/maintaining databases
Understanding of statistics and how to set upper and lower control limits for QC and production
Experience in Concrete Admixtures, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning, Paints and Coatings, or related industries
Compensation:
~ Krete Industries offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $95,000 , based on experience. We also provide:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
A 401(k)-retirement plan with company match (available after 1 year)
Job Tags
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