Scientist

Company: Minerals Technologies
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: January 20, 2023

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

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