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Feb 16, 2026

Lab Technician - Imerys

The Position: Lab Technician

Job Summary: As a Lab Technician based at our Johns Creek Innovation center for the North America Building & Infrastructure (B&I) market, you will support the mortar and concrete business portfolio encompassing cements, formulated products, and additives. You will perform specialized application and analytical testing to drive the development of new products and adapt existing solutions to meet customer needs. Your work ensures that all products meet rigorous quality standards while providing critical technical support to our regional sales objectives.

Anticipated start date: March 25, 2026 (initial 2 weeks training in Norfolk, VA)

Work Location: 4000 Johns Creek Ct, Suwanee, GA 30024

Schedule: Monday-Friday, dayshift

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Highlight of FIRE Alumni - Mathilda Derensy - Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering, RWTH Aachen University - Germany

My interest in refractories began during my engineering studies in ceramics at ENSCI Limoges, when I discovered that the refractory specialisation offered an international research experience through the FIRE program. I quickly realised that refractories are far more complex and fascinating than simple bricks.

Jun 15, 2026
Imerys & FIRE: Driving Innovation in Refractories Through Global Collaboration

I had the immense pleasure of being invited to talk about cooperative refractory research and education during the plenary session of the 20th China National Youth Academic Symposium on Refractories last May. The event took place in Yangzhou, China, and served as a perfect platform to promote the key mission of the Federation of International Refractory Research and Education (FIRE).

Jun 9, 2026

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