The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. 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.
The PositionScientist-5
Job Summary
[ Purpose & General Characteristics ]
Contribute to the development of new additives/mineral solutions/ formulation services/ new processes
[ Representative Activities ]
Conduct literature and Intellectual Property landscape evaluations in support of assigned projects or of potential disruptive technologies products and processes
Contribute ideas/ data/ findings and comments to proposals, plans and other research development activities
Conduct in-house scientific experiments to develop proprietary and high value new technologies/products/applications/skill sets
Attend test trials at outside test labs for new developments.
Interpret, evaluate, and communicate research data and results for research projects - write research reports to document research results
Write Invention Disclosures/Reports, drafts Intellectual Property and assists in prosecuting patent applications
Provide technical support for initial testing of prototypes at customers
Manage one or several research projects with technicians, other scientists or external resources, including planning and budgeting supported by the project management tool
Participate in cross-functional teams for especially complex and new to Imerys projects and technology developments
Attend technical conferences, presents research papers and publishes research papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Actively implement the safety procedures in the lab and ensure a safe and clean working environment
Position TypeFull time
and
Permanent
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recruiting.support@ imerys.com
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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.
What We Do
We are a world leader in mineral-based specialties, offering high value-added solutions to many different industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods.
Our value-added solutions are formulated to meet the technical specifications of each customer and contribute to the performance of a multitude of products in three categories:
1. Functional additives - added to the mineral formulation of customers’ products.
2. Mineral components - essential constituents in the formulation of customers’ products.
3. Process enablers - used in customers’ manufacturing processes, but not present in the end product.
These serve many industries such as construction materials, mobile energy, steelmaking, agri-food, automotive, and cosmetics.
