Materials Science Jobs

CureAge Therapeutics · London

Lead the computationally guided design of a lipid nanoparticle delivery platform, applying chemical and biophysical principles to optimise LNP composition and formulation. Use AI-enabled chemistry, cheminformatics, predictive models and molecular modelling to prioritise formulation components, working closely with the experimental team and founding team in a small start-up.

Johnson Matthey · Royston · £45,613 – £55,130 pa

Shift-based mechanical maintenance role on a top-tier COMAH site, covering planned and reactive work on pumps, seals, valves, vessels, agitators and pipework. Involves fault finding, fabrication, installation and commissioning, working with LOTO and permit systems on high-hazard chemical plant.

Johnson Matthey · Royston

Drive operational excellence across multiple UK manufacturing sites, partnering with regional operations leaders to build and deliver an improvement roadmap. Lead Lean Six Sigma programmes targeting safety, quality, productivity and cost, and manage a team of Operational Excellence specialists. Site-based with up to 50% regional travel.

Johnson Matthey · Stockton-on-Tees

Operate and improve Product Stewardship systems such as WERCS Studio, resolving data integrity and flow issues across source systems and integrations. Apply chemical knowledge to validate regulatory, hazard and product data, working with master data owners and IT teams, and acting as the main interface with the WERCS vendor.

Johnson Matthey · Enfield

Supports safe, reliable smelting operations through process engineering, leading improvement initiatives in process safety, automation and throughput. Develops process models, runs lab, pilot and plant-scale trials, and uses plant data and statistical analysis to reduce variability and resolve constraints. Collaborates with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain and R&D teams.

Johnson Matthey · Enfield

Analyst role in a platinum group metals laboratory, analysing samples using approved methods while meeting quality and turnaround targets. You'll follow EHS procedures, maintain equipment and housekeeping, and support continuous improvement through Lean and 5S. Involves collaboration with colleagues and internal customers plus ongoing training in analytical techniques.

Johnson Matthey · Royston

Designs, maintains, and troubleshoots PLC and SCADA systems for industrial plant operations, with a focus on software development, control logic, and integration within live production environments. Supports process safety and reliability through alarm management, system upgrades, and participation in HAZOP studies. Works on both new installations and modifications to existing control infrastructure using platforms like Omron, Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, and Ignition.

Johnson Matthey · Royston · £43,765 – £60,345 pa

This role involves maintaining and improving electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment, focusing on fault diagnosis, plant reliability, and compliance. Technicians will use technical drawings and SAP CMMS for maintenance records, conduct inspections, testing, and calibration, and support safe, efficient plant operations. The position requires hands-on problem-solving in a regulated industrial setting.

Johnson Matthey · Enfield · £44,113 – £60,345 pa

Maintain and improve electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment, ensuring plant reliability and regulatory compliance. Perform fault diagnosis using technical drawings and schematics, conduct testing and calibration, and contribute to maintenance improvements. Work on-site with a focus on safety and engineering efficiency.