Development Chemist - Team Leader
Applicants for the Development Chemist – Team Leader role at Vixo AB are invited to apply. This permanent, full‑time position offers 35 hours per week, 8.30 am‑4.30 pm, in Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom.
Process Instruments is a double Queens Award‑winning market leader in the manufacture of innovative, high‑quality water quality instrumentation. We are proud of our strong growth, cutting‑edge approach and values‑driven culture that underpins everything we do.
The Benefits
* Salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Annual company performance‑related bonus
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Company uniform
* Group life scheme (4 × salary)
* Annual team bonding and social events
* Employee assistance programme
* Free parking
The Role
As Development Chemist – Team Leader, you will drive the development of new sensor technologies, creating innovative, reliable and high‑performing solutions. You will guide and support a team of qualified chemists, design experiments, and translate findings into insights that support product development. Managing project activity, you will oversee safe working practices, ensure all processes adhere to ISO 45001 requirements, and produce monthly technical progress reports for the Board.
About You
* PhD in Chemistry or an equivalent qualification
* Industrial experience (ideally two years or more)
* Strong people skills and a desire to develop into management
* Analytical mindset and excellent problem‑solving ability
* Resilience, determination and a proactive, hands‑on attitude
Other organisations may call this role Senior Development Chemist, R&D Chemist, Research Chemist, Laboratory Team Leader, or Chemical Development Lead.
Equal Opportunity
Webrecruit and Process Instruments are equal opportunity employers, committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
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