Technologist R&D Project Manager

Technologist R&D Project Manager c£37-50k +Bonus Benefits

South East ABJ6600

Permanent

As high-level graduate (BSc, MSc or PhD) of Chemist, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering Scientist you will embark on a development / product formulation opportunity. This is a great role for a chemist who wants to be involved Product Innovation & engineering for a global company that develops the technical capabilities to deliver innovation and knowledge across business units. With a strong formulation background, you will be developing new test methods, the understanding of components interactions, the design of prototype formulations, and the development of sustainable solutions.

As a technical project leader, you would work on a range of chemistry research projects. The role is focused on leadership of technical projects and project teams that feed into business-critical activities across multiple areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing projects which result in new technical capabilities - molecules, formulations, intellectual property, processes, tests
• Solving complex scientific problems through generation of innovative solutions
• Communicating across multiple interfaces and influencing stakeholders and internal customers
• Supervision and development of junior colleagues through both project and appraisal leadership

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• BSc MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science
• Technical background - significant experienced technology/ chemical product development, in various areas like fuel cells or organic chemistry or formulation or polymers, fuels, diesels markets but can take from other industries materials etc.
• Must have commercial experience after graduating, or string industrial collaborations.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex technical data, to derive sound technical judgements and drive project decisions
• Ability to understand needs, manage expectations, and deliver on stakeholder commitments
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
• Strong commitment to safety and quality values
• Experience of sustainable and/or green chemistry in an industrial setting desirable
• Strong safety focus including a demonstrated ability to deliver high quality risk assessments.
• Ability to take an objective view of technical problems and address them with creativity and innovation.

They offer an attractive salary (dependent on experience), commensurate with qualifications and experience as well as associated benefits, including Bonus and Pension Scheme.

To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson quoting ABJ6600 on