Job Description

Vacancy: Scientific Information Analyst

Location: Sonning/Billingham

Job Family: R&D

As a Scientific Information Analyst, you will provide expert searching and analysis of scientific, patent and commercial information for colleagues across Johnson Matthey, while advising on available resources and developments in information provision.

You will join our Technology & Market Intelligence team at a time when Johnson Matthey is expanding our capability in key sustainable markets across the globe.

The attitude you will bring will shape the direction of the role. To be successful, you will be a proactive person, able to interact successfully with internal and external stakeholders. This role will suit someone with a core Scientific background who has the natural gravitas to build relationships and knowledge of specialist databases, public resources and digital tools. You will be expected to work independently with guidance from the line manager and from other members of the team.

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:

Provide a scientific, patent and commercial information resource for colleagues across the Johnson Matthey Group

Carry out expert searching, analysis and visualisation of information using specialist databases, public resources and data manipulation tools. Contribute initiative, innovation and creativity.

Prepare relevant, concise and informative reports focusing on the needs of JM colleagues.

Guide colleagues to end-user tools where more appropriate

Build relationships with colleagues from across the JM group to promote the service and enable more proactive provision of information

Build own knowledge of specialist databases and other resources. Make recommendations to the team of potential new resources, ensuring value

Support and guide the dissemination of news and information across the JM group.

Contribute to the development and use of advanced data manipulation tools to support the above

Utilise knowledge of Science and Technology and how this applies to JM\xe2\x80\x99s products and business.

To carry out any other duties which are within the employee\xe2\x80\x99s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed

Requirements for the role:

Degree, or equivalent experience, in physical sciences, engineering, information management or a closely related subject

Be skilled at and enjoy problem solving through analysis of data and information. Able to identify and summarise relevant aspects in line with customer requirements

Demonstrate excellent research skills; it would be desirable to have experience of searching technical or commercial databases

Able to demonstrate a broad view and understanding of Johnson Matthey\xe2\x80\x99s global operations

Knowledge of advanced data manipulation tools (Desirable)

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 should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact .

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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