Development Chemist - Team Leader

Web Recruit Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Burnley is seeking a Development Chemist - Team Leader with a PhD in Chemistry. This role involves driving new sensor technology development and guiding a team of chemists. The ideal candidate will have industrial experience and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Ongoing training and professional development

Company uniform

Group life scheme

Annual team bonding events

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualification in Chemistry.
• Industrial experience preferably two years or more.
• Desire to develop into management.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of new sensor technologies.
• Guide and support a team of qualified chemists.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 45001 requirements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving ability

Strong people skills

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Development Chemist - Team Leader

Burnley, Lancashire

About Us

Process Instruments is a double Queen’s Award‑winning market leader in the manufacture of innovative, high‑quality water quality instrumentation. We are proud of our strong growth, cutting‑edge approach and the values‑driven culture that underpins everything we do.

The Benefits

• Salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual company performance‑related bonus
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Company uniform
• Group life scheme (4 × salary)
• Annual team bonding and social events
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking

This is the ideal opportunity for a PhD‑qualified chemist with industrial experience to step into a leadership role within our award‑winning, innovation‑focused organisation.

We’re focused on investing in our people, encouraging scientific curiosity, and supporting professional development, so we’ll give you the platform to advance your expertise and influence trailblazing research.

So, if you’re ready to grow your leadership skills and contribute to an organisation shaping the future of water quality instrumentation, read on and apply today.

The Role

As our Development Chemist Team Leader, you’ll drive the development of new sensor technologies, creating innovative, reliable and high‑performing solutions. Specifically, you’ll guide and support a team of qualified chemists, design experiments and translate findings into insights that support our product development. Managing project activity, you’ll oversee safe working practices, ensure all processes adhere to ISO 45001 requirements and produce monthly technical progress reports for the Board.

About You

To be considered as a Development Chemist Team Leader, you will need:

• A PhD in Chemistry or equivalent qualification
• Industrial experience (ideally two years or more)
• Strong people skills and a desire to develop into management
• An analytical mindset and excellent problem‑solving ability
• Resilience, determination and a proactive, hands‑on attitude

Other organisations may call this role Senior Development Chemist, R&D Chemist, Research Chemist, Laboratory Team Leader, or Chemical Development Lead.

Webrecruit and Process Instruments are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready to advance your chemistry career as a Development Chemist Team Leader, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.