Job Description

Active Minerals International (AMI) is a worldwide leader in specialty industrial minerals. The company specializes in the production and marketing of high purity kaolin and gel quality attapulgite clay minerals for fiberglass, concrete, plaster, paints, rubber and agriculture industries.

AMI is among the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest suppliers of naturally occurring gel quality attapulgite and air float kaolin and is recognized as a Top 100 U.S. Exporter. Through its core values \xe2\x80\x93 integrity, innovation, teamwork, execution, and safety \xe2\x80\x93 employees are empowered to make decisions to ensure our customers consistently receive exceptional service and products shipped in-spec and on-time. Product quality is further assured by conformance to ISO 9001:2015 and on-hand technical experts. AMI prides itself on exceeding industry standards and minimizing the environmental effects of mining by returning mined lands to even better than their former state.

Position Summary:

Active Minerals International, a Golden Gate Capital portfolio company and a leading global supplier of industrial mineral products, has made a strategic decision to invest additional resources in innovation. We are looking for a motivated Lab Chemist to provide technical support for various R&D projects in our brand-new Corporate R&D Center located in Houston, Texas. This position requires an individual with a background in chemistry or materials science and analytical instrument experience in chemical/analytical lab.

Job Requirements and Skill Sets:

• B.S. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, geology, mineral engineering.
• Minimum 2 years post degree chemical/analytical lab working experience.
• Hands-on instrument experience such as XRD (Rietveld refinement), SEM, XRF, BET surface area, particle size distribution analysis, mercury intrusion porosimetry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and in writing computer programs for automated instrument data acquisition and processing.
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.

In addition to a great working environment, AMI offers an excellent total compensation package which includes:

• Medical/Prescription & Dental
• 401k Plan including an Employer Match, up to 6%
• Short & long-term disability, at no cost
• Group term life, at no cost
• Vision at discounted rates
• Voluntary life at discounted rates
• 10 paid holidays
• 3 personal days
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Leadership Development
• Other great perks

Essential Functions:

• Executes experimental plans and assists in the planning, design and modification of experiments.
• Prepares, tests and evaluates industrial minerals-based materials using various sample preparation techniques and testing methods.
• Characterize mineral phase, structure, morphology, chemistry using scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction (Rietveld refinement), X-ray fluorescence and other analytical instruments.
• Measure mineral physical properties such as particle size distribution, BET surface area, porosity, color, density, etc.
• Writes SOPs and/or work instructions for routine testing and project specific testing.
• Develops new sample testing procedures and processes.
• Analyzes, documents and organizes data and test results.
• Ensures timely and accurate delivery of reports
• Presents results to colleagues.
• Maintains a clean and safe lab working environment.
• Performs a pre-shift safety inspection daily; identifies/resolves and reports hazards.
• Writing and reading technical papers, reports, reviews and specifications.
• Keeps up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.
• Understands and performs testing to Customer, Quality, ISO, & ASTM requirements.
• Performs other duties and project as assigned.

Working Conditions/Environment:

Work is mainly performed in a chemical lab environment, with some work being performed in the field to include AMI and/or customer facilities. Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the lab and in the field. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb. Able to lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity required for operation of a computer keyboard and lab equipment. Vision and a sense of hearing are also required.

\xe2\x80\x9cActive Minerals International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.\xe2\x80\x9d

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Active Minerals Intl LLC