Chemist II - Mining Solutions

ClariantBelo Horizonte, Minas GeraisOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 days ago

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About this role

Job ID: 41905 | Location: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil | Work Model: Hybrid

Clariant Mining Solutions stands as the only provider in the mining industry to offer fully customized chemical solutions across the entire mining process. With a leading portfolio that spans advanced flotation reagents and explosive emulsifiers, Clariant serves mining customers around the world across a broad range of mineral applications — including copper and sulfide ores, iron ore, phosphates, potash, calcite, silica sands, and many other industrial minerals. As a global specialty chemicals company, Clariant combines deep scientific expertise with a customer-centric approach, continuously driving innovation to help mining operations become more efficient, sustainable, and competitive.

👉 If you are passionate about research, chemistry, and the future of mineral processing, this is your opportunity to make a real impact on a global scale!

Responsibilities

- Screen and evaluate new polymer and surfactant molecules, identifying promising chemical platforms that are aligned with current and emerging business needs

- Develop innovative surfactant and polymer formulations, delivering technically sound solutions that meet defined milestones and commercial requirements

- Execute and analyze application trials and surface chemistry studies, drawing meaningful correlations between experimental data and real-world mineral processing performance

- Process experimental data and produce accurate, well-structured technical reports for internal stakeholders and decision-makers across different levels of the organization

- Collaborate actively with Application & Development labs, global research centers, and raw material suppliers to ensure effective cross-functional project execution

- Support the BS Mining commercial team in laboratory and industrial trials, contributing technical expertise throughout the scale-up journey from bench to field