Chemist

Krete; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Krete Industries is seeking a Chemist in Milwaukee, focusing on product formulation and quality control in the concrete admixture sector. The successful candidate will have a BSc in Chemistry and relevant experience, ensuring raw materials meet quality standards and optimizing formulations for production efficiency. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)-retirement plan with company match

Qualifications

• Understanding of chemical blending production and lab equipment
• Strong foundation in wet chemistry procedures
• Experience in a chemical lab, preferably in product development

Responsibilities

• Maintain product formulas and perform QC activities
• Collaborate with the Applications Lab for new product initiatives
• Develop and produce new product concepts

Skills

Communication and presentation

Organizational behavior and time management

Professional/technical writing

Education

BSc in Chemistry or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

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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:

• Communication and presentation
• Organizational behavior and time management
• Professional/technical writing

Resources Provided:

• Basic/minimal computer training
• All PPE
• Relevant SOPs for operations/testing
• On the job training

Admixture/Chemical Basics

ASTM/NCMA testing

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 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)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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