Technician - Lab

Job location:
Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
Created moment:
March 10, 2025
Job reference:
REQ - 09694

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

Technician - Lab

Job Summary

Nature of Position: To perform the routine and special analyses on laboratory samples.

Duties & Responsibilities:  

Perform established tests on laboratory samples

Enter test data into the Laboratory Information Management System, Microsoft Access Process Data Entry Forms and other computer programs.

Pick up samples at designated drop points.

Maintain sample retention storage.

Handle Certificates of Analysis by fax, mail, or with a carrier.

Calibrate and standardize laboratory test equipment.

Maintain a clean, orderly work area.

Perform other special projects and duties as assigned.

Measurements Performed/Tools & Gauges: 

Particle size analysis / Micromeritics 5100, Cilas Granulometer, Microtrac X100

Color Analysis / Hunter Colorimeter & Datacolor Spectrophotometer

Other equipment as required

Working Conditions: Job includes both inside and outside duties in varying weather conditions. Activities include considerable walking, climbing ladders, and standing on various floor levels.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  High school graduate with credits in chemistry and algebra. Transcript required.

Preference:  College level chemistry and algebra, prior laboratory experience, computer training.  Additional consideration will be given to the grades received for chemistry and algebra credits. (Transcript required).

Skills Requirement:  Working knowledge of mathematics and elementary science, ability to communicate with plant personnel, ability to perform data entry and analysis using computer programs.

Experience: Two or more years in the industrial minerals industry or other continuous process industry.  Specific job requirements relate to duties of other laboratory personnel using the established operating procedures and work instructions as guidelines.

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.