R&D Scientist II
Euclid Chemical

JOB DESCRIPTION

Euclid Chemical is a fully owned subsidiary of RPM International (NYSE: RPM), one of the world's largest coatings companies. With over 110 years of experience, we provide innovative solutions to the construction and restoration markets through our extensive range of treatments, sealants, coatings, sealers, and decorative products. Recognized as a 2024 NE Ohio Top Workplace by Energage, Euclid Chemical prides itself on fostering a people-first culture that values collaboration, respect, and growth.

Summary: Research and Development role with primary focus on Concrete and Cement Additives, including new product development, formulation modification, and raw material cost savings. Project specific support with grout and mortar, grinding aid, analytical, and petrographic departments. Responsible for helping drive product innovation and technology advancements throughout all product groups.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and formulate new concrete and cement additives
• Develop extensive understanding of cementitious systems and cement/additive interactions
• Evaluate new or alternative raw material sources for concrete and cement additives
• Conduct frequent literature review, including recent concrete industry publications, new technology/innovation articles, and patent searches
• Communicate new product ideas, technologies, innovations, etc., with other lab personnel, marketing, operations
• Conduct laboratory studies testing concrete, cement additives, concrete admixtures, including mixing concrete, preparing additive samples, and testing plastic and hardened properties of concrete/mortar
• Work with analytical and petrographic teams to share and develop knowledge on portland cement, IL, IP, IT, LC3, supplementary cementitious materials, etc., and their interactions with concrete and cement additives
• Participate in industry committees and organizations such as ASTM and ACI
• Present research internally to technical, marketing, sales, and operations groups, and externally to industry publications and organizations
• Regular computer use including internet research, SAP, excel, powerpoint, etc.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

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