Research And Development Manager

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical manufacturing company in Alfreton is seeking an R&D Manager. This role involves leading projects on adhesive formulations and optimizing processes. The ideal candidate should be degree-qualified in a relevant discipline and have experience in an R&D lab environment, with a strong focus on innovation and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience in an R&D laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of silicone STPE polymers and pressure sensitive adhesives is a plus.
• Experience in managing/supervising a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage project from concept through to production.
• Research and develop new adhesive products and processes.
• Optimize operational and installation costs.

Skills

Project management

Innovative thinking

Quality assurance

Research and development

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related discipline

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

Analytical mechanical property equipment

Chemical processing equipment

High temperature physical property testing equipment

Job description

Cranleigh STEM is working exclusively with a globally recognised chemical manufacturing company based in Alfreton, who is currently recruiting for an R&D Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. As R&D Manager, you will take a lead role when it comes to new formulations of adhesive products, optimising processes, designing their new state-of-the-art lab and management of staff within R&D.

Your main duties will be:

• Project management of new adhesive materials formulations from concept through to scale-up and production.
• Innovating new products and processes, and supporting existing products and processes.
• Optimising operational costs and installation costs.
• Quality assurance of raw material specifications.
• Design and performance requirements of products used in building envelope systems.
• Research latest technologies using laboratory pilot-scale and plant-scale processing equipment to create new products and building assemblies test methods formulations and processing techniques.
• Effective communication of this knowledge will be demonstrated by teaching others sharing knowledge and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Degree qualified in Chemistry Polymer Science (or related technical discipline) - essential Masters or PhD preferred.
• Proven industry experience in an R&D laboratory environment – ideally formulating adhesives.
• Knowledge of silicone STPE polymers epoxy polysulphide hot melts or pressure sensitive adhesives sealants or coatings is a plus.
• Experience of new product formulation research and development.
• Experience of managing/supervising a small team within a fast-paced lab environment.
• Operation of analytical mechanical property and chemical processing equipment.
• Polymer manufacturing technologies knowledge such as small- pilot- or plant-scale processing equipment; plant batch - and/or continuous-manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of polymer materials and compounds including mechanical and physical testing instruments high temperature physical property test equipment.

£55k + company benefits

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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