Vacancy: Research Scientist
Location: Sonning
Job Family: R&D
Contract – 12 month FTC
Together for a cleaner, healthier world.
Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 13,000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.
Job purpose
As the Materials characterisation specialist you will ideally have experience in both powder X-ray diffraction (pXRD) and Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) but there is flexibility in this role to accommodate a candidate who specialises in either. Experience in one of these techniques is essential.
This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging analytical environment and is looking to develop their characterisation expertise and share their own. The role in the Advanced Characterisation department is to provide research-grade analytical capability and expertise to characterise JM materials using state of art laboratory X-ray diffractometers for industrial research. The role also offers potential access to synchrotron facilities, depending on the candidate’s experience
Your responsibilities:
Uphold the highest standards of EHS and maintain a good safety culture through compliance to EHS standards, procedures, and rules within the XRD section. To observe, critically review, define, and develop safe systems of work for areas of responsibility and contribute to other areas.
Provide the highest standard of powder X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) data analysis and interpretation to the JM science community within expected timelines.
Competently operate a suite of laboratory powder XRD instruments and running performance checks.
Apply analytical method development acumen to provide fit-for-purpose measurement.
Use excellent communication and report writing skills to effectively disseminate data and understanding, when supporting and collaborating with colleagues in local and remote locations.
Use a strong background in materials characterisation and the ability to correlate data from multiple techniques to meet a common hypothesis.
Requirements for the role:
PhD, MSc, BSc or equivalent experience in analytical chemistry, materials science or related discipline.
Be able to apply analytical acumen to data collection and analysis to provide fit-for-purpose data.
Small angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) knowledge and experience.
Powder X-ray Diffraction (XRD) knowledge and experience
Powder X-ray Diffraction (XRD) instrument operation and maintenance.
A strong background in materials and structural characterisation.
How you will be rewarded:
We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.
We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.
We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.
Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised
For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact
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