R&D Manager - Chemicals

SRG

  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • £40,000-45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
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EmployersScientific RecruitmentWorkforce SolutionsSectorsExpertiseUK USR&D Manager - ChemicalsJob TypePermanentLocationStoke-on-Trent, StaffordshireSalary£40000 - £45000 per annumJob RefBBBH166130_1755013398Date AddedAugust 12th, 2025Consultantwill leesonR&D Manager - ChemicalsStaffordshire (commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Crewe and surrounding areas)Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 (Depending on experience)PermanentSRG 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 schemesRole 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 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.
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on 0161 667 1819. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.Keywords: Materials, synthesis, R&D, research, development, nanomaterials, analyticalCarbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.Apply to this JobShare this JobMore InformationSubscribe to our newsletterStay up to date with SRGScientific RecruitmentWorkforce SolutionsSectorsExpertiseDocumentsGet in TouchPart Of© SRG First Floor, Mulberry House, Parkland Square, 750 Capability Green, Luton, LU1 3LU

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