Reaction Hazards Chemists

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

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 a Reaction Hazards Chemist, you will evaluate the safety properties and operating envelopes of JM’s materials including Platinum Group Metal (PGM) complexes, catalysts and processes.

This is a hands-on role which will involve setting up a reaction hazards laboratory including calorimetry methods, thermal analysis, and dust testing. Subsequently, you will carry out such reaction hazard testing in support of JM’s businesses; and advising businesses as to what testing is required and aiding with the interpretation and application of the data.

This role would welcome someone with knowledge of hazards testing within a controlled lab environment.

The role:

• To provide support to businesses, JMTC and potentially customers in reaction process safety: consultancy on required testing
• Undertake reaction hazard testing, (such as calorimetry, thermal analysis, dust testing) in support of JMs sites, businesses and potential customers
• To collaborate with JM businesses (operating sites and technology) and JMTC on specific projects, helping to identify the relevant testing and support in interpretation of the results.
• Develop in house methods where standard tests do not adequately cover the process or are not easily applicable to JMs process chemistries, frequently involving the evaluation of PGM-based chemistries.
• Build the business case where bringing further equipment and experimental methods in-house would be beneficial to JM.
• Collaborate with wider JMTC to provide additional insight into process safety.

Key skills/qualifications that will help you succeed in this role:

• Degree in chemistry (or related discipline)
• Good understanding of PGM chemistry (Desirable)
• Good understanding of reaction chemistry
• Laboratory experience
• Experience of Operating equipment such as: Differential scanning calorimetry, Thermal gravimetric analysis, Carius tube, isothermal calorimetry, Hartman tube equipment, Godbert Greenwald oven
• Experience in reaction kinetics (Desirable)
• Experience in reaction hazards and/or process safety

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
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• 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.

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