Global Staff Scientist: Catalysis & Emission Tech Leader

Johnson Matthey; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive

Employee assistance program

Paid volunteering opportunities

Employee recognition programme

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in Devon PA is seeking a CAS Global Staff Scientist to lead catalytic research programs, design new catalysts and emission control technologies, and manage multi-disciplinary projects. You will coordinate with global teams, drive tech development, and engage customers with technical guidance.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent experience) and hands-on experience in catalysis, materials characterisation, and project management, with a strong collaborative

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, ElectroChemistry, Electro Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline, or a Bachelor's degree with relevant industry experience.
• Strong technical expertise in heterogeneous catalysis.
• Hands-on experience in catalyst preparation, catalytic reaction testing and material characterisation.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organisational capabilities, with experience managing complex research projects.
• Self-motivated approach with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead IDEA and EVALUATE phase NPI workstreams aligned to CAS strategy and business objectives.
• Design and deliver research programmes to develop new catalysts, materials and emission control technologies.
• Manage project budgets, milestones, risks and phase reviews with stakeholder communication.
• Build partnerships across global development hubs, commercial teams, business development and operations.
• Support customer engagement through technical presentations, training and system design guidance.
• Contribute to external collaborations, including university programmes and future technology opportunities.

Skills

Heterogeneous catalysis

Catalyst preparation

Catalytic testing

Material characterization

Research program management

Global collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or ElectroChemistry (or related) or Bachelor's with industry experience

Tools

Catalyst testing instrumentation

Characterisation techniques

Job description

Johnson Matthey in Devon PA is seeking a CAS Global Staff Scientist to lead catalytic research programs, design new catalysts and emission control technologies, and manage multi-disciplinary projects. You will coordinate with global teams, drive tech development, and engage customers with technical guidance.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent experience) and hands-on experience in catalysis, materials characterisation, and project management, with a strong collaborative