Research Associate

Fortera is transforming one of the world’s largest industries by reinventing how cement is made. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Fortera has 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Research Associate will support laboratory research and product development efforts focused on lower-carbon cement and concrete products. The position is based onsite at Fortera’s San Jose, CA facility and will involve preparing and evaluating cement-based materials, performing standardized and novel testing, assisting with experimental design, and analyzing and communicating research findings.

This position is part of the Product team within Fortera’s Research and Development department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare cement-based paste, mortar, and concrete mixtures and evaluate their performance.
• Perform standardized mortar and concrete testing in accordance with ASTM and other applicable testing standards.
• Conduct novel product and performance testing to support research and product development.
• Perform experiments under the guidance of scientists and contribute to experimental planning.
• Accurately collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Use research findings to support product and process improvements.
• Operate analytical and materials characterization equipment, such as SEM, XRD, and TGA, as needed.
• Document experimental procedures and results and present findings during research meetings.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, consumables, chemicals, equipment, and inventory records.