Vacancy: R&D Scientist

Location: Royston

Job Family: PGMS R&D

Start date: 1st April 2025

At JM, we are looking for an R&D Scientist who will work within the LST heterogeneous catalyst R&D team at Royston, making supported catalyst products at laboratory scale to fulfill small volume orders or customer sample requests. The Scientist will also contribute to customer support projects by preparing custom catalysts and evaluating their performance through reaction screening experiments as required.

The Life Science Technologies (LST) is a product and service function within the Johnson Matthey Platinum Group Metals Services (PGMS) business unit that develops and optimizes heterogeneous, homogeneous, and enzymic catalysts and catalytic processes for internal and external clients in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals, and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people.

We have more than 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us a competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate good laboratory housekeeping practices and adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
2. Perform laboratory work to prepare heterogeneous catalyst products from gram to kilo quantities following established procedures.
3. Prepare custom catalysts for customer-specific projects under the guidance of the senior team members.
4. Evaluate new catalysts with reaction screening experiments (hydrogenation reactions for example) and analytical techniques including but not limited to HPLC, GC, TPR, and NMR.
5. Lead laboratory safety audits to ensure that the R&D team maintains a safe and clean working environment.
6. Maintain accurate and retrievable records and provide detailed information in written reports when requested.

Requirements for the role:

1. Masters degree in Chemistry or related field, or 2-4 years related lab experience - Essential
2. Laboratory experience in synthetic inorganic or organic chemistry - Preferred
3. Knowledge of standard analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, NMR - Preferred

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions, and 25 days annual leave. Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing - for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We'll give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We'll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we're self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We're passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you - a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part-time, job share, and flexible working patterns.

For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact (url removed)

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