Laboratory Technician

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

Job Summary

Role: Lab Technician – Permanent
Location: St Austell - Cornwall
Hours: 37.5h M-F
Salary: Up to £29K

Are you a science enthusiast working in a Lab environment?
As a Lab Technician with Imerys, no two days are the same. You will work on research based projects, providing technical support primarily for new product development and technical service in the paints and coatings markets.

Your responsibilities:

Conducting laboratory experiments within a framework agreed by a senior scientist.
Technical service support under the direct supervision of a senior technician or scientist.
Practical support for new product development and innovation, bringing new ideas and products to the market.
Preparing samples and conducting the tests in accordance with the relevant approved test method, analysing and validating the results to ensure that they are free from errors, reviewing and repeating as necessary.

What’s in it for you?

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Generous Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Company Sick Pay
Car salary sacrifice scheme
Health and Wellbeing Programme
Flu and eye care vouchers
Discounts on external retailers
Employee Assistance Programme
Healthcare cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
An opportunity to work in a role where each day is different and varied

You will: Be offered professional development, to understand the roles of minerals used in Paints and Coatings and have the following skills:

A level/ equivalent in sciences (chemistry, physics, maths, geology) or above.
Have experience in working in a laboratory environment, especially with regard to Health and Safety.
Have a basic understanding of chemistry/materials.
Worked in a laboratory environment at college or similar and understands the principles of scientific experimentation.

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.

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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.