R&D Manager

CK Group are recruiting for an R&D Manager, to join a chemicals manufacturing company, at their site based in Stoke, on a full time, permanent basis. The salary is £40,000 pa

The Company:

Our client is a leader in the global manufacture of their specialty materials. Developing and manufacturing a range of pigments and nanomaterials.

Location:

The R&D Manager will be based at the company's site in Stoke, easily commutable from surrounding areas.
 
R&D Manager Role:

 Your main duties will be:

Develop new, innovative products
Explore new chemistries in line with the companies strategic goals
Develop analytical and other quality required parameters
Develop processes for manufacturing new products including their upscaling into pilot scale
Develop analytical and quality procedures to ensure the products functionality
Develop new Applications for existing or new products
Support Production department on any problems arising in production
Manage the R&D Laboratory and its personnel
Develop Equipment and technical standards according to the requirementsYour Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

PhD in Inorganic Chemistry or Material Science, ev. Mineralogy or Polymer Sciences
willingness to do practical lab work
experience in analytical procedures especially spectroscopic methods
willingness to occasional travelsApply:

Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. 

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