Reaction Hazards Chemist: PGM Chemistry & Process Safety

Matthey; Sonning; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company located in Sonning, England is seeking a Reaction Hazards Chemist. This role involves evaluating the safety properties of materials and conducting various hazard tests. Ideal candidates will have a degree in chemistry and laboratory experience, along with proficiency in related testing equipment. Benefits include competitive salaries and hybrid working options. If you're passionate about safety in chemical processes, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Competitive, fair and aligned salaries

Hybrid and flexible working support

Retirement savings and share plans

Medical plans and health assessments

Fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or a related field.
• Good understanding of PGM chemistry is desirable.
• Laboratory experience in related settings.
• Experience with various reaction hazard testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate safety properties and operating envelopes of materials.
• Consult on required testing for various stakeholders.
• Conduct reaction hazard testing for JM sites and customers.
• Develop in-house methods for specific processes.
• Build business cases for new equipment acquisition.

Skills

Understanding of PGM chemistry

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 company located in Sonning, England is seeking a Reaction Hazards Chemist. This role involves evaluating the safety properties of materials and conducting various hazard tests. Ideal candidates will have a degree in chemistry and laboratory experience, along with proficiency in related testing equipment. Benefits include competitive salaries and hybrid working options. If you're passionate about safety in chemical processes, we encourage you to apply.