Sr. Chemist--Corrosion Engineer/Product Dev

About the role

The successful candidate will lead laboratory and field investigations, develop new products, optimize existing technologies, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to bring innovative solutions from concept to market.

This role focuses on the research, testing, and commercialization of advanced corrosion inhibitor technologies and serves as a key link between corrosion science, concrete technology, and real-world construction needs supporting the research and development of innovative durability solutions for concrete and construction applications.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate corrosion protection technologies for concrete and reinforced structures.
• Investigating corrosion initiation and propagation mechanisms
• Studying passivation, adsorption, and inhibitor film formation
• Correlating inhibitor chemistry with corrosion performance
• Developing novel inhibitor technologies and synergistic formulations
• Building a mechanistic understanding of inhibitor-metal interactions
• Collaborating with universities and research institutes and monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and relevant technical standards.
• Evaluating the corrosion performance of metallic materials, coatings, inhibitor systems, and construction-related substrates using electrochemical and analytical methodologies
• Design, conduct, and interpret laboratory and field corrosion testing, including electrochemical methods.
• Lead product development and optimization of corrosion inhibitor technologies.
• Investigate corrosion-related failures and provide technical recommendations.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Support product scale-up, manufacturing implementation, and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with R&D, Technical Service, Product Management, Manufacturing, and external partners.
• Provide technical training and expertise on corrosion, durability, and testing methodologies.
• Contribute to intellectual property development and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MSc. degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemistry or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in corrosion engineering, durability, construction materials, coatings, research or product development.
• Strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, electrochemistry, corrosion thermodynamics and kinetics, passivation mechanisms, inhibitor chemistry, and corrosion of steel in alkaline environments.
• Concrete technology and reinforced concrete durability knowledge preferred.
• Experience with electrochemical techniques such as EIS, LPR, polarization testing, and accelerated corrosion testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ACI, ISO, AMPP/NACE, EN, or similar industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and global teams.

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.