R&D Manager - Chemicals Staffordshire (commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Crewe and surrounding areas) Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 (Depending on experience) Permanent SRG is working with a leading researcher and manufacturer, who develop and manufacture high performance speciality chemicals. Based in the Staffordshire area, they have recently started hiring for a new head of their R&D team. This is a great opportunity for a senior chemist with a strong research background in R&D for polymers, materials or inorganic synthesis to make a move into a management tole. You will join a company that is growing and adding new equipment to their lab. Applications from senior chemists who would be interested in managing an R&D team are encouraged. Any previous management/mentoring experience would be a massive bonus. Benefits: Flexible start and finish (40 hours per week). 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company bonus and pension schemes Role Description Leading R&D for novel materials with applications within the polymers and coatings industries. Researching new chemical technologies in line with the company's product range Scaling up chemical production processes to pilot plant scale. Liaising with customers, consulting and providing detailed technical support and demonstrations. Solving a diverse set of problems relating to new product development Managing the R&D laboratory and team within General laboratory houseke...