The Company

Imerys 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 Position
Material Scientist Life Sciences and water treatment

Job Summary

Role

The Material Scientist in Life Sciences and water treatment is responsible for the development of minerals based new products and solutions into life Sciences and water treatment applications, supporting Imerys organic growth in this segment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the S&T projects' execution and the development of the necessary technologies related to the Life Science business (NBO, new applications, new services and technical support using laboratory resourcing)
• Responsible for nurturing IMERYS relationships with the Life Science customers

• Ensures tight coordination with relevant Operations, Commercial and Business teams as well as Technical Services

• Technology Accountability: efficient use of resources to deliver timely technology solutions
• Contribution to Laboratory safety and asset acquisition and maintenance

Competencies and experience

Key competencies

• Very strong quantitative and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work in a transversal environment
• Product development from idea to commercialization
• Demonstrated capability to deliver results in a challenging environment
• Ability to propose solutions

Ideal background/ experience

• PhD or Msc in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science
• 5+ years of work experience in Life Science applications R&D, particularly in water treatment

Typical profile

• Material Scientist/ Researcher

Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent

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