Research Associate (Product Development)
Fortera Corporation · San Jose, CA
Posted 5 days ago · $72,000 - $80,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 5 days Fortera Corporation's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Fortera Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Fortera Corporation
- moderate 1 stale, 1 reposted of 3 open
- Hiring momentum
- 5 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Fortera Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Fortera Corporation.
About this role
The Research Associate will support laboratory research and product development focused on lower-carbon cement and concrete products at Fortera's San Jose facility. Daily tasks include preparing and testing cement-based materials, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and documenting findings. The role involves collaboration with scientists and engineers to improve product performance and safety in the lab environment.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Fortera Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of professional/industry laboratory experience in R&D or testing
- Experience working safely in a laboratory environment with chemicals and laboratory equipment
- Ability to follow experimental procedures and perform testing consistently and repeatably
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated scientific problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to accurately document, organize, and communicate experimental findings
Nice to have
- Experience with standardized mortar or concrete testing, including ASTM C109, C187, C191, C305, C143, C39, C78, and/or AC529
- Experience with concrete durability testing
- Experience operating analytical or materials characterization equipment, such as SEM, XRD, and TGA, and interpreting the resulting data
- Relevant cement or concrete certifications, such as ACI certification, Cement Physical Tester certification, or field or laboratory concrete testing credentials
- Experience with concrete field operations, manufacturing, batching, or mix design
What you get
- 100% company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverages for employees
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Tax deferred & Roth 401k
- Paid vacation days (increased with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and unlimited PTO for exempt employees
Worth weighing
- Salary range is $72,000 - $80,000, which may be lower than industry standards for similar roles
- The role involves working in a laboratory setting, which may not appeal to all candidates
- Experience in a startup environment is preferred, indicating a fast-paced and potentially less structured work environment
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Listed by Fortera Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.