Scientist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCostco, 1709, Automation Parkway, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95131, United States
Fortera is transforming one of the world's largest industries by reinventing how cement is made. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we have 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.
This position will lead laboratory efforts to pioneer new process chemistries, cementitious materials, and carbonate morphologies, with an emphasis on cementitious system development. The role involves altering cementitious matrices to optimize transformation kinetics and property development, and developing new reaction schemes and pathways.
You will navigate the unknown challenges associated with developing new technologies, processes, and scale-up conditions. Success in this role requires comfort working in ambiguous environments, making informed decisions, and providing recommendations as new data and learnings emerge. You will collaborate with the Process Development and Product Development groups to understand interactions between production process parameters and product performance, contributing to product strategy planning and the prioritization of R&D efforts.
Fortera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Work model: On-site
Costco, 1709, Automation Parkway, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95131, United States
San Jose, California
Master's degree or PhD. Experience with cement chemistry, hydration reactions, supplementary cementitious materials, and/or carbonate-based cementitious systems.
Skills: Cement Chemistry, Cementitious Materials, Carbonate Chemistry, Cement Hydration Chemistry, Supplementary Cementitious Materials, Carbonate-Based Cement Systems, XRD, Sem, Tga, Psa.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cement Engineering, or related technical field required; Master's degree or PhD a plus.
Fortera operates as a manufacturer based in San Jose, California, specializing in sustainable cement production. The company has established a production facility in Redding, California, where it utilizes proprietary ReCarb® technology to convert industrial carbon dioxide into low-carbon cement. This approach allows the technology to integrate directly into existing cement infrastructure, utilizing current machinery and feedstocks to create a scalable solution for the global industry. The resulting product, known as ReAct™ green cement, is designed to meet regulatory standards and is ready for immediate market deployment. ReAct™ can be blended with or used as a direct substitute for ordinary cement, offering a practical pathway toward zero-CO2 construction materials. For further details on its operations and technology, the company directs inquiries to forteraglobal.com.
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Experience
6+ yrs (Senior)
Education
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cement Engineering, or related technical field required
Job Type
Full-Time
