Formulation Scientist

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Vacancy: Formulation Scientist

Location: Culham

Job Family: R&D

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.

As the Formulation Scientist, you will support the Hydrogen Technologies business and more specifically the Electrolyser PEM Development team by focusing on the safe and efficient development and optimisation of ink and layer making processes. Activities will range from working with our Technology Centre to bring technology into Hydrogen Tech, ink formulation and layer printing to produce catalyst coated layers for customer applications as well as supporting technology transfer to the pilot plant engineering teams within the business. You will have a good fundamental understanding of the chemistry of our products we make and use this knowledge to influence the design and operation of manufacturing processes within PEM Electrolyser Development.

As global action on climate change gathers pace, so does the shift to cleaner energy sources, such as hydrogen, to provide low or zero emission power for our homes, industry and transport. Johnson Matthey’s technologies are already at the heart of enabling this energy transition and we are investing further in the Clean Hydrogen space. We want to strengthen Johnson Matthey’s position at the forefront of the Hydrogen Economy. We are in a fortunate position that we have a long and successful history in Hydrogen and we plan to build on our well-established and solid foundations. We’re self-starters, people who take ownership and courageously embrace change to make things happen. We work in dynamic, evolving environments, anticipating changes and shaping our global markets; whilst striving to create entrepreneurial opportunities and value for our customers.

Your responsibilities:

• To support the development and characterisation of catalyst dispersions (inks) and coating technology to produce next generation products.
• Support the generation of reliable data on layer structure-property relationships, which is key to commercial and technical decision making.
• To support the interaction with the OEM, working closely with colleagues to delivery technical requirements.
• To collaborate with colleagues within development team and in JMTC to maintain good knowledge transfer.
• To support definition of technology, working closely with other engineers and chemists.
• To support the transfer of CCM technology from Research to development and manufacturing, focussed on the chemistry aspects of the technology transfer.
• To work within the team to design experiments to validate processes at various scales
• Work safely; develop and implement safe working procedures.
  
  

Requirements for the role:

• Role holder will have a degree in chemistry, materials or chemical engineering or equivalent levels of relevant experience
• Experience of formulations and/or printing techniques, especially those directly relevant to fuel cells or PEM electrolysis.
• Experience in customer/collaborators interactions. (Desirable)
  
  

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 UKRecruit@matthey.com.

How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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