R&D Manager

Location: Derby

Full Time | Permanent

Are you a skilled R&D Chemist that's looking to take a step up in your career? We're working with a global manufacturer of construction related chemical products who are looking for someone to come in and oversee their UK Site's R&D Team. If you have a passion for leadership and seeing your work translated into real world applications, this is the job for you.

What You'll Be Doing

The roles primary focus will be on researching new and maintaining current formulations, overseeing the supply of raw materials and maintaining quality as they come in and collaborating with materials suppliers to find alternative raw materials. Part of this entails having daily meetings with your team to ensure they have consistent, achievable goals that they're working towards. They will also be expected to liaise with other departments to organise and support new and ongoing projects, including acting as a source of technical information when required.

What You'll Bring

Essential

Educated to a BSc or higher in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or another relevant field
Previous experience working in a formulations R&D laboratory (Minimum 3 Years)
Demonstrable experience in people leadership
Strong technical ability and an understanding of how to interpret and present complex data.
Familiarity with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards in laboratory and industrial settingsDesirable

Experience working with or knowledge of adhesives, sealants, coatings, polymers or epoxies for use in construction or building materials
Experience with building envelope systems
Experience adjusting formulations to client specificationsYou can also send your CV through to Dylan Starling at