Research Team Leader

Croda Singapore; Widnes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable materials company located in Widnes is seeking a Research Team Leader to guide a team in developing innovative chemical and process technologies. You will work closely with global teams to identify improvements and drive projects forward. Candidates should have a degree in chemistry, project management experience, and strong leadership abilities. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential. The role offers competitive benefits, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

25 days paid holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Access to share plans

Cycle to work scheme

Car leasing scheme

Generous parental leave

Free car parking on site

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Proven track record in project management.
• Excellent reporting and project tracking skills.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead an experienced team of scientists.
• Conduct feasibility studies and laboratory experiments.
• Manage the laboratory team and ensure safety.
• Communicate complex scientific information clearly.
• Plan and run multiple projects to deliver new products.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Team training

Initiative in problem-solving

Education

Degree in chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Location Address:
Foundry Lane, Ditton
Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8UB
United Kingdom

Closing Date: 0202/2026

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationdriven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employeesacross 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of noveland highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Caresectors. We are passionateand excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks todeliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Research TeamLeader to join our Process Innovation Team, located at our Ditton site, to leadan experienced team of scientists in the development of new chemical andprocess technologies, managing and driving projects forward, and providingtechnical expertise to the business. The team ensures the uptake of projectsthrough selling the benefits to stakeholders whilst supporting sites during theimplementation and scale-up of these new technologies and processes. You will be interacting with othersites and teams globally to identify areas for improvement and to generateoriginal thinking in design and development. You will regularly communicatetechnical information and influence internally at all site levels and workclosely with external organisations to develop technical solutions. You will be involved in designing and developing end-to-endprocesses, typically involving unfamiliar technology, by leveraging internaland external expertise and knowledge.

Who We’re Looking For:

At Croda, we believe our people arethe heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment whereyou can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• You will be able to lead and motivate a team.
• You will have a proven track record in project management and pushing projects forward to completion.
• You will be able to analyse problems critically.
• You will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously to successful conclusions.
• You should have excellent reporting and project tracking skills.
• You will be educated to degree level or equivalent in chemistry or a related discipline, with experience of working in a laboratory environment.
• You will possess excellent laboratory skills and be able to train others.
• You will be expected to show initiative in developing innovative solutions to problems and projects.
• You will have the skill set to develop, coach and encourage all team members.
• You want to develop yourself as an individual and learn new areas within Croda.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, whereyour ideas and contributions matter. The Process Innovation Team is aninterdisciplinary team that identify, evaluate and develop innovative and differentiating technologies to our manufacturing sites.

• Scouting to identify next generation technologies
• Conducting feasibility studies both in our laboratory and with third parties
• Design and carry out laboratory experiments, review results to seek answers to problems, decide how to proceed to the next stage, and assist other team members with these processes
• Able to communicate complex scientific information in the form of written technical reports appropriate to the given audience
• Manage the laboratory team and take responsibility for safety within the laboratory environment
• Design, arrange and carry out technology trials, liaising when necessary, with other technical, site and commercial teams
• Independently responsible for planning and running multiple projects and carrying out trials of varying complexity to deliver new products on time to the business. Typically, projects can range from six months to a couple of years.
• Communicate with global teams to identify areas for improvement, potential project and share information about technology and processes
• Continually develop own knowledge of external and Croda technology, as well as relevant scientific techniques to continuously improve research capability

What WeOffer:

Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Access to share plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Generous parental leave
• Free car parking on Croda sites

Additional Information:

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Croda recognises employees as our strength and thediversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoingsuccess. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value ondiversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis ofany protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, nationalorigin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, maritalor veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected underlicable law. In accordance with applicable law, make reasonableaccommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs,as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.