Job title: Development Chemist
Location: Royston
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As the Development chemist, you'll contribute to JM's mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
The role:
As a Development Chemist you will help drive our goals by:
Working as part of a cross functional team including, Commercial, Supply Chain, Scientists, Operators, Quality, NPI, delivering products linked to business strategy and roadmaps
Provide support to production groups as necessary to troubleshoot issues and to aid in meeting production/customer commitments
Focus on continuous improvement, such as process optimisation to improve yields, efficiencies and process safety
Innovative thinking to develop new products for key strategic markets to support JMs growth and competitiveness
Carry out laboratory experiments and collect/analyse data to understand reaction chemistry and optimize critical reaction parameters
Participate in driving projects through the NPI process to ensure robust scale-up and internal governance is adhered to
Update procedures for existing processes and write procedures for new processes.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role :
BSc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar required
Experience in a chemical industrial environment required
Precious metal industry experience highly preferred
Must be able to understand basic chemistry principles
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
Must have good communication skills, including written, verbal and the ability to successfully conduct technical presentations
Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
Retirement savings
Saving accounts
Life and disability insurance
Commuter allowances and loans
Medical plans / health assessments
Fitness discounts
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.
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