Company Overview: Are you a results-driven problem-solver, eager to positively change the world? Do you believe that climate change is the biggest issue facing us today? Then the Biomason team needs you! Biomason is leading the global transition to plant-friendly construction by employing biology to produce cement. Since 2012, we have used microorganisms to grow sustainable, structural biocement® in ambient temperatures, harnessing the power of biotechnology to reinvent traditional cement and offer a planet-friendly alternative. We are seeking dedicated, passionate, and hard working individuals to become part of our ever-growing team. Join Biomason and help us end the world's dependence on carbon-emitting construction materials. Let's change the way we build.
Biomason is privately held and headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. For additional information, please go to the company's website at We offer a rich benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and more!
Position Summary: Biomason is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Civil Engineer or Materials Scientist, specializing in concrete materials and applications to join our team developing biocement technology platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in the science of aggregate, additives, admixture, and reinforcement in nontraditional cementitious materials. The candidate must have a passion for scientific discovery, outside-the-box thinking, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborative environment. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Materials Science.
Responsibilities:
- Lead medium to high complexity projects, contributing to development, scoping, and execution.
- Drive the development of construction materials, including design, production, testing, and analysis.
- Provide technical expertise to clients.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including research and engineering departments.
- Stay current with construction material standards and use them to guide R&D.
- Apply findings from relevant literature to current experiments.
- Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related fields preferred; or a Master's with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- 5 years of experience in concrete research and development.
- Strong knowledge of advanced concrete materials, with expertise in nontraditional cementitious systems preferred.
- Experience in designing and producing precast and reinforced concrete products that meet ASTM or EN standards.
- Familiarity with ASTM and EN standards for concrete materials and testing.
- Experience with aggregate, admixture, and additive formulation development.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with a history of successful networking and project completion.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Commitment to safety protocols and proper use of PPE.
- Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
- Frequent movement to perform tasks.
- Operating lab and production equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Lab, production, and office environments.
- Exposure to odors, sounds, dust, and heavy machinery.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer via the email HR @biomason.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Alternatively, you may contact Biomason at (802) 466-2766.
Biomason is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law