Reaction Hazards Chemist: Calorimetry & Safety

Johnson Matthey; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company in Reading seeks a Reaction Hazards Chemist to evaluate materials' safety properties and conduct reaction hazard testing. The role requires a degree in chemistry and laboratory experience. This position supports JM’s businesses and involves hands-on laboratory tasks, including setting up testing methods. A competitive salary and supportive working environment are offered.

Benefits

Retirement savings

Share plans

Saving accounts

House saving funds

Life and disability insurance

Commuter allowances and loans

Medical plans / health assessments

Fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or related discipline required.
• Good understanding of PGM chemistry is desirable.
• Laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support JM businesses on reaction process safety by providing consultancy.
• Undertake various reaction hazard testing in support of JM’s sites.
• Collaborate with JM businesses to identify relevant testing.

Skills

Degree in chemistry

Good understanding of PGM chemistry

Good understanding of reaction chemistry

Laboratory experience

Experience with differential scanning calorimetry

Experience in reaction kinetics

Experience in reaction hazards and/or process safety

Education

Degree in chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Differential scanning calorimetry

Thermal gravimetric analysis

Carius tube

Isothermal calorimetry

Hartman tube equipment

Godbert Greenwald oven

Job description

A leading materials science company in Reading seeks a Reaction Hazards Chemist to evaluate materials' safety properties and conduct reaction hazard testing. The role requires a degree in chemistry and laboratory experience. This position supports JM’s businesses and involves hands-on laboratory tasks, including setting up testing methods. A competitive salary and supportive working environment are offered.