Process Chemist

Job title: Process Chemist

Location: Royston, UK

12 months FTC

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Process Chemist, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life‑saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role:

As a Process Chemist, you will help drive our goals by:

• Supporting hydrometallurgical refinery processes to improve performance and plant output

• Analysing process data to identify losses, diagnose issues and prioritise improvement actions

• Contributing to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) initiatives to reduce downtime and improve yields

• Leading or supporting root cause analysis of incidents and implementing corrective actions

• Providing technical input into process safety, risk assessments and management of change activities

• Collaborating with operations, engineering and wider stakeholders to deliver practical process improvements

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline

• Experience in chemical processing, plant operations or process development

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly

• Commitment to environmental, health and safety standards

• Ability to apply structured problem-solving methods and deliver practical solutions

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams

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:

• Competitive retirement savings

• Company matched Share Incentive Plan

• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness

• Medical plans/health assessments

• Retailer and Wellbeing discounts

• Competitive annual incentive plan

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.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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