Microscopy 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.

Analytical Laboratory Technician

Imerys Minerals Ltd - Par Moor Centre

Salary: £26,668.00

Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (day shift)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Laboratory Technician at our Par Moor Centre. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. This role supports the area supervisor, across various departments, by performing approved analytical test methods using instruments such as ICP-OES, Carbon/Sulphur, Nitrogen and Mercury analysers, XRF spectrometer, x-ray diffractometer, and Scanning Electron Microscopy, among others, and reporting results to customers. The position requires independent work with occasional guidance from senior team members or supervisors.

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys, every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and we aim to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and support our people to learn, improve and innovate continuously. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.  

Summary of the role:

The individual will perform laboratory-scale test measurements using Approved Test Methods and Good Lab Practices, ensuring accurate and timely recording and reporting of results with agreed-upon quality checks. The individual is expected to work across all laboratories under the umbrella of the Analytical Services Group, including wet chemistry, microscopy, X-ray, physical analysis and sample preparation, depending on current workload requirements, while being based in one laboratory at a time as their main management report.

The analytical technician will contribute to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and other laboratory accreditations by performing daily/weekly instrument checks, calibration, quality control monitoring, demonstrating method competency, and participating in proficiency testing. They would be expected to identify equipment issues, and rectify instrument performance issues in consultation with the supervisor, and report non-conformities and deviating samples.

May be expected to devise and perform laboratory-scale experiments following programs set by the Laboratory Manager/supervisor and assuring results are accurately recorded and reported in a timely fashion, as agreed with the Laboratory Manager. 

The analytical technician may be expected to participate in discussions with internal customers regarding technical issues, providing support and consultation for analytical queries. Contribute to team safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, identifying performance improvement mechanisms by reporting unsafe conditions and incidents, and following approved guidelines for chemical use and storage.

Essential skills for this position include the ability to work to strict deadlines under pressure and the ability to develop good working relationships within and outside the section.

Do you have the following attributes?

• Educated to a degree level or higher in a science subject

• Typically, 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting

• Laboratory Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to work safely and competently within a laboratory setting, including the handling of specialised equipment and hazardous chemicals such as concentrated acids, bases (including hydrofluoric acid), and liquid nitrogen.

• Experienced in performing experiments under hazardous conditions, including high temperatures (700-1100°C) and high pressures (compressed pressurised vessels).

• Analytical Expertise: Good knowledge of analytical techniques and equipment such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, XRD & SEM.

• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with the use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• Generous Pension Plan

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Private Healthcare

• Company Sick Pay

• Discounts with external retailers on ImerysAdvantage!

• Cycle to work scheme via Halfords

• Salary sacrifice car scheme via Tusker

• Buy Holiday scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Well-being of our people, which includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Virtual GP

• Flu and Eye care vouchers

• Enhanced family-friendly policies

• Menopause Support

• Check4Cancer (prostate checks)

• Volunteer to be a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal

To apply:

For any enquiries about this position or to request a copy of the job description, please contact [email protected] 

Closing date for applications: 30/03/2026

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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.