Overview
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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 role. 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.
Location: Staffordshire (commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Crewe and surrounding areas)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (Depending on experience)
Type: Permanent
Benefits
* Flexible start and finish (40 hours per week).
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Company bonus and pension schemes.
Role responsibilities
* 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 housekeeping and working with technical reports and safety data sheets.
Requirements
* Degree educated in materials science, polymers or inorganic chemistry. A PhD would be preferable.
* Significant recent experience managing R&D projects within a relevant industry (materials, nanoparticles, polymer synthesis for example).
* Experience working within polymer formulation or materials development.
* Willingness to travel occasionally around the UK and Europe.
* Ability to travel or relocate to the Staffordshire area.
* Full right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Please use the link provided to apply. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on (phone number removed).
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