Scientist
Company: Minerals Technologies
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a resource- and
technology-based company that develops, produces and markets
worldwide a broad range of specialty mineral, mineral-based and
synthetic mineral products and related systems and services. The
Company has three reportable segments: Specialty Minerals,
Performance Materials and Refractories. MTI provides a business
environment and promotes a culture that encourages all employees to
contribute to our success. We have long been committed to the
recruitment and advancement of the most talented and qualified
people. We recognize that MTI's ability to provide the highest
caliber of products and services is enhanced by a workforce that
reflects the diversity of the communities and countries in which we
work.The Specialty Minerals (SMI) segment produces and sells the
synthetic mineral product precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC),
mines mineral ores and processes and sells natural mineral
products, primarily limestone and talc. This segment's products are
used principally in the paper, building materials, paint and
coatings, glass, ceramic, polymer, food, automotive and
pharmaceutical industries.What We Offer:Competitive pay,
commensurate with experienceHealth/Dental/Vision plans401k company
matchLife InsuranceShort Term Disability & Long-Term
DisabilityEducational AssistanceEmployee Assistance PlanMTI
Business Segment: Specialty MineralsPosition: ScientistLocation:
USA Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaThis is considered a safety sensitive
position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as
required.Job SummaryThe Scientist role provides significant
technical leadership in his or her field(s) of expertise. Their
contributions are evident through the sale of new products,
development of intellectual property, publications, and customer
interactions directed toward solving technical problems. Expected
to exercise a high degree of autonomy when formulating decisions
regarding project design and execution. Regularly updates immediate
supervisor on significant developments, impediments, and
decisions.Responsibilities:Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:Plans and manages research, applications, and/or
customer support efforts within or across industry
segmentsCoordinates both internal and external resources to meet
project objectives.Recommends courses of action to demonstrate
initial project feasibility, advance existing projects toward a
stated goal, or solve technical or commercial issues, which may
involve interfacing directly with customers.Responsible for expense
control.Responsible for managing the completion of projects through
others they may or may not supervise directly.Assists in
determining staffing requirements and other project resource
needs.May, at their discretion or project need, execute experiments
themselves, but not required.Leads and promotes activities relating
to key company initiatives: EHS, OE, Expense Reduction, and
NPPD.Generates ideas for new technology development (i.e, NPPD)
that support business growth plans.Promote business area through
involvement with technical associations and
presentations.Understands intellectual property landscape for area
of specialty and actively submits invention disclosures to protect
relevant developments.Reviews competing technologies and develops
technologies to support business strategy.Core Employee
CompetenciesPromotes SafetyContinuous ImprovementCommunicatorFast,
Focused and FundamentalInformedJob knowledgeLeadershipResults
OrientedSelf-ManagementCritical ThinkingTeamworkResearch and
Development CompetenciesBusiness AcumenCreativityAnalysis/Lab
OperationsMechanicalProject ManagementPresentation SkillsKnowledge
ManagementDesign of ExperimentsField TrialsReport
Writing/DocumentationPatent and Technical Literature
AwarenessQualifications:The requirements listed in the sections
that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or
abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of
the job.Education/Experience:BS in Science or EngineeringAt least
three years of lab/field experience required.Advanced degree in
Science or Engineering preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Must
be able to perform physical and chemical experiments and tests in a
lab, pilot plant, or plant settingAbility to operate a computerMust
speak, read, write, and understand English.Knowledge industrial
equipment/systems are required.Candidate must have the ability to
function effectively in a self-directed team environment and show
this ability through previous training and/or our own testing
protocols.Lean (Operational Excellence) background a definite
plus.Knowledge of computers and ability to learn, use and
troubleshoot computer programs utilized at SMI is required. (Excel,
Word, Adobe, Lotus Notes, Oracle, Kronos, PlantWeb, etc.)Being
under limited supervision, the employee is expected to be
self-directed, highly motivated, take initiative and be persistent
when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and complete
required work without prompting from the supervisor.Additionally,
the employee is expected to be adaptable/flexible to changing work
assignments, perform multiple tasks at once, have a high level of
integrity, dependability and self-control to maintain composure,
learn and memorize procedures, prioritize work, manage time
effectively and efficiently, meet established deadlines, display a
cooperative demeanor, outstanding interpersonal skills, read,
understand and follow all company, job specific and safety
policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training.Travel:
Availability for some travel as a technical resource (interplant,
training) is required.Working Conditions:While performing the
duties of this job, an employee is typically exposed to dust, loud
noise, high places, confined spaces, very low and/or bright light,
and outside weather conditions.Primarily works alone but may work
as part of a team working in close proximity to others and works in
close proximity with equipment.EOEIND123
Keywords: Minerals Technologies, Bethlehem , Scientist, Other , Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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