Chemist II - Mining Solutions

Clariant; Belo Horizonte; Hybrid; BRL 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Meal card (R$ 970/month)

Birthday/leave benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Private pension

Job summary

Clariant Mining Solutions in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, seeks an experienced chemist for an R&D role focused on flotation reagents, polymers, and surface chemistry. The candidate will use organic synthesis, physical chemistry, and data analysis to support mining applications.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Chemistry, 4+ years in industrial R&D, and fluency in English and Portuguese; a Master’s or PhD is a plus. The role is hybrid in Belo Horizonte with travel ~20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is required.
• Master's degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or Mineral Processing is preferred.
• PhD is considered an advantage.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in R&D applied to industrial chemical applications.
• Specialization in organic synthesis, physical chemistry, surfactants or polymers.
• Strong background in experimental design, statistical analysis and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate new polymer and surfactant molecules aligned with business needs.
• Develop innovative surfactant and polymer formulations meeting milestones and commercial requirements.
• Execute and analyze trials and surface chemistry studies; correlate data to mineral processing performance.
• Produce technical reports for internal stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Collaborate with Application & Development labs, global research centers and suppliers.

Skills

R&D experience in industrial chemicals

Organic synthesis

Physical chemistry

Surfactants and polymers

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry/Metallurgy/M Mineral Processing

PhD advantageous

Job description

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

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (required)
• Master's degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or Mineral Processing (preferred)
• PhD is considered an advantage

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 4 years of experience in R&D applied to industrial chemical applications
• Specialization and/or hands‑on experience in organic synthesis, physical chemistry, and/or surfactants and polymers
• Solid background in experimental design, statistical analysis, and data processing

Profile

• Strongly curious, analytical, and innovation-driven mindset — you ask the right questions and are genuinely excited about finding new answers
• Creative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to think beyond conventional solutions
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative attitude across diverse, multicultural teams
• Genuine passion for R&D and a strong interest in the mining segment — not just a checkbox, but a true motivator
• Advanced or fluent English and Portuguese (both required) — you will work on global projects and interact regularly with international teams

Work Model & Availability

• Hybrid model — Belo Horizonte, MG
• Availability for travel: approximately 20%

Our Offer

• Modelo híbrido (2x home office)
• Cartão-refeição (R$ 970,00 por mês)
• Compensação de horas para emendar pontes de feriados
• 1 dia de folga no dia ou no mês do seu aniversário
• 1 dia de folga por ano para atividades de voluntariado
• TotalPass para você e até 3 convidados
• Assistência médica e odontológica para você, cônjuge e filhos
• Telemedicina 24 horas e Psicoterapia para você, cônjuge e filhos
• Auxílio-farmácia para você, cônjuge e filhos
• Participação nos Resultados
• Previdência privada
• Vale-transporte ou estacionamento
• Vale-presente de Natal
• Licença-maternidade de 180 dias e paternidade de 20 dias + 10 dias úteis
• Garantia de emprego para a mãe por até 1 ano após o parto ou a adoção
• Auxílio-creche para mães com filhos até 2 anos de idade

Pode haver variação a depender da localidade ou da área de contratação

Your Contact

Talent Acquisition Team

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.