Laboratory Team Leader
Location: Northwich
Salary: 35-45k (negotiable)
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Are you a hands-on leader with a strong science background and a passion for formulation? A rapidly growing but established family run business are looking for a Technical Team Leader / Senior Chemist to lead a dynamic laboratory team and drive innovation in formulations such as inks, polymers, adhesives, or similar materials. This is a great opportunity to lead impactful projects and shape the future of our formulations and work in a collaborative and supportive environment
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a team of lab technicians and scientists
* Drive R&D projects while actively contributing to lab work
* Mentor apprentices and new starters, fostering a culture of learning
* Oversee formulation development and testing
* Ensure lab operations run smoothly and safely
* Collaborate cross-functionally to support product innovation
Requirements
* Degree in a science discipline (Chemistry, Materials Science.)
* Proven experience managing a lab team (ideally 5+ direct reports)
* Strong leadership presence — leads from the front and sets high standards
* Hands-on formulation experience in inks, polymers, adhesives, or similar
* Passion for training and developing junior staff
* Ability to balance leadership with technical contribution
Benefits
Salary £35,000 to £45,000 Negotiable, DOE
The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company with a strong innovation pipeline
Lots of career progression opportunities