RandD Manager - Chemicals

RandD 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 RandD team. This is a great opportunity for a senior chemist with a strong research background in RandD 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 RandD 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 schemes Role DescriptionLeading RandD for novel materials with applications within the polymers and coatings industries.Researching new chemical technologies in line with the company''s product rangeScaling 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 developmentManaging the RandD laboratory and team withinGeneral laboratory housekeeping and working with technical reports and safety data sheets ..... full job details .....