Analytical Innovation Project Lead

Saint--gobain; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions in the UK seeks a Project Leader to join the Central R&D Innovation Centre in East Leake, Nottinghamshire. You will lead multiple analytical and innovation projects, translating complex data into actionable insights for product development and quality improvement.

You will develop analytical methods for gypsum-based solutions and partner with global teams to drive solutions from data to implementation, shaping our gypsum technologies worldwide.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Chemistry, Materials Science, Analytical Science or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in analytical laboratory environments using XRF, XRD, TGA, microscopy, SEM/EDX or similar.
• Proven experience leading technical investigations, method development or continuous improvement projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration across global locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple analytical and innovation projects to support product development and customer requirements.
• Develop and improve analytical development methods for gypsum-based solutions.
• Interpret analytical data and translate findings into actionable recommendations for R&D and manufacturing.
• Act as a key technical partner to global project teams across Saint-Gobain's gypsum businesses.
• Build relationships across international R&D networks and share knowledge to solve complex challenges.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Education

Chemistry degree

Materials Science degree

Analytical Science degree

Tools

XRF

XRD

TGA

Microscopy

SEM/EDX

Job description

Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions in the UK seeks a Project Leader to join the Central R&D Innovation Centre in East Leake, Nottinghamshire. You will lead multiple analytical and innovation projects, translating complex data into actionable insights for product development and quality improvement.

You will develop analytical methods for gypsum-based solutions and partner with global teams to drive solutions from data to implementation, shaping our gypsum technologies worldwide.