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Together for a cleaner, healthier world.
As the Laboratory Analyst you will be responsible for the analysis of samples submitted by customer departments.
Your purpose is to fulfil the customer requirements with accuracy and within agreed delivery times.
Johnson Matthey (JM) is a global leader in sustainable technologies that will accelerate the transition to net zero. We're dedicated to creating the sustainable technologies of the future. Using our knowledge of chemistry and its applications, we research, develop and create innovative solutions to make the world cleaner and healthier. Our science and sustainable technologies have a global impact in areas such as low emission transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, and the efficient use of the planet’s natural resources.
Efficient Natural Resources (ENR) is a sector at the core of JM, offering leading science and chemical process technology solutions that allow our customers to operate efficiently, profitably and sustainably. Our industry is on the cusp on transformative change, and we aim to accelerate this transition to net zero by being the trusted and respected leader in process technology and catalyst capability and enabling the circularity of critical materials.
Platinum Group Metal Services (PGMS), a business within our Efficient Natural Resources sector, is a leading refiner and recycler of precious group metals. The growing demand for low carbon and responsibly sourced products is creating growth opportunities in critical metals recycling and secondary refining, and as the world’s largest precious metals recycler, PGMS is a key player in the circular economy.
Your responsibilities
- To analyse samples submitted using approved procedures with due regard to:
- To ensure the work is performed at minimum cost by making efficient use of time, equipment and materials.
- To ensure all regulations with regard to Environment Health & Safety and security are strictly observed.
- To attend approved training courses as requested, complete on-line L&D courses as well as actively participate in receiving analytical skills training and assessment.
- Ensure required standards of housekeeping and workplace efficiency are maintained using 5S and Lean methodology as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain all necessary communication links within and outside the Laboratory to help ensure good customer service is maintained.
Requirements for the role
- Degree or HNC (or equivalent) in Chemistry or related subject.
- Been trained and assessed in Laboratory Skills.
- Experience in Analytical Chemistry is advantageous.
- Understanding of the requirements of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO17025 is desirable.
- Strong safety awareness.
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
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.
