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    Chemistry Student Industrial Placement - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Johnson Matthey Plc

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    Vacancy: Chemistry Student Industrial Placement

    Location: Cambridge, UK

    Job Family: R&D

    As the Chemistry Intern, you will work primarily in the laboratory, in close collaboration with colleagues. Your goal will be the development, testing and synthetic industrial application of chemo-catalysts for redox transformations. Your success will contribute to the Life Science Technologies business' focus on translating the customer's needs into a technical process.

    Life Science Technologies (LST) is a product and service business that develops and optimizes homogeneous, heterogeneous, and enzymic catalysts and catalytic processes for internal and external clients in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and fine chemical industries.

    Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, 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 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

    Your responsibilities:
    • Evaluating homogeneous catalytic reduction processes including small scale catalyst screening, optimisation of reaction conditions and demonstration of the reaction on a laboratory scale
    • Independently preparing and performing analysis (NMR, HPLC, GC) and developing analytical methods with support from the analytical team
    • Ensuring compliance with EHS standards and actively identifying opportunities for continual EHS improvements
    • Testing technology developed in house or licenced from third parties
    • Investigating a number of reaction variables to identify acceptable or best conditions for reactions to achieve clear and specific project results
    • Collating results to prepare reports for internal review by line manager
    Requirements for the role:
    • Completed 2 years of a Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry where an Industrial Placement year is an essential requirement of the course
    • Knowledge of the techniques of synthetic organic chemistry and catalytic synthesis
    • An understanding of standard analytical techniques: NMR, GC, HPLC
    • An understanding of Organometallic synthesis
    • Active awareness of safety standards
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    How you will be rewarded:

    We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

    At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM .

    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 s hould you have any accessibility requirements, please contact who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

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