Junior Scientist

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA. The Position Junior Scientist Job Summary Job Summary This hands-on position must drive business growth, focused on new product development programs, process development, and application development. Up to 30% travel Increase the Division’s knowledge on industrial processes relating to Filtration and Adsorbents. Work closely with quality, manufacturing, sales, and customers to ensure our production processes are optimized and specifications meet customer needs. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Must read, comprehend and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines Expected to handle technical problems involving several variables, develop, and then execute a design-of-experiment (DoE), to rapidly determine root causes, and interconnectivity with the variables. Key member of the Global New Product Development teams to deliver new Adsorbents, Filter Aids and Mineral Solutions that meet the customer’s Key Requirement Specifications. Responsible for taking New Product Development samples from the lab, or beta-products from production, to the customer to run validation trials, and bring back actionable results. Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers. Deliver monthly reports on time, and project updates when requested. Coordinates with external laboratory testing facilities. Skills and Attributes Requirements Ability to effectively apply deductive reasoning, scientific methodology, and practical problem solving techniques. Desire to work “hands-on” in our laboratory, or at customers’ facilities. Capable of working efficiently and accurately on multiple projects concurrently. Computer proficient – MS Office, Google Sheets, DoE software, Statistical Analysis. Skilled in the use of equipment used for filtration and/or adsorption, from lab to full scale. Must have effective interpersonal skills, in particular with people who have English as a 2nd language. Ability to work independently, multi-task, and balance priorities Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary New Product Development project team Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing operation. Education/Experience Requirements BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry Work experience in liquid processing preferred. Familiarity with filter aid, cross-flow, and membrane filtration technology is a plus. Environment Standing, walking, operating equipment – including lifting up to 50lb bags. Up to 70% of work time. Sitting - using computer work station, traveling. Up to 30% of work time. Work environment is divided between laboratories, pilot plants and production areas, where PPE is worn and hazardous chemicals are handled, and cubicle office space. Position Type Full time and Permanent Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox: recruiting.support@ imerys.com PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.