Scientific Research and Development Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen motivierten Scientific Research and Development Manager, der die Verantwortung für das Projektmanagement im R&D-Bereich übernimmt. In dieser spannenden Rolle arbeiten Sie eng mit einem erfahrenen CTO und einem engagierten Forschungsteam zusammen, um nachhaltige Produkte zu entwickeln. Ihre Aufgaben umfassen die Priorisierung von Projekten, die Entwicklung von Arbeitsbereichen und die Zusammenarbeit mit externen Partnern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für wissenschaftliche Forschung und Projektmanagement haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Aktienoptionsprogramm

Angenehme Arbeitsumgebung

Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Projektmanagement innerhalb kleiner und großer Teams.
• Fähigkeit zur Berichterstattung und KPI-Produktion.
• Technische Unterstützung in kommerziellen R&D-Projekten.

Responsibilities

• Projektmanagement des R&D-Portfolios und Priorisierung der Arbeitsströme.
• Entwicklung von Scopes of Work und Projektkostenschätzungen.
• Führung von Kundenprojekten und client-facing Aktivitäten.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Berichterstattung und KPI-Produktion

Technische Unterstützung

Netzwerkbildung

Kreative Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Kommunikationsfähigkeit

Education

Master-Abschluss in einem relevanten Wissenschafts- oder Ingenieurfeld

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

NMR

UV-Vis

FT-IR

Job description

Job Description

Keracol is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, detail-oriented scientist to join us as a Scientific Research and Development Manager. The successful candidate will provide project management of the portfolio of R&D activities in Keracol, working with CTO Professor Richard Blackburn and the research team. The right person will be responsible for prioritisation of researcher work streams, developing Scopes of Work and project costings, working with external partners in a commercial setting, leading client projects and client-facing activities, and reporting and producing project KPIs to the Board and CEO. They will also be an experienced scientist who can provide technical support and contribute to scientific research to all Keracol R&D projects. This is a permanent position with a 3-month probation period.

Our company. Keracol is a spin-out company from The University of Leeds. Our core value is sustainability with performance. We combine high-end physical science with innovative applications to produce natural and sustainable hair dyes, cosmetics, hair care, skin care, and sun care products. Our expertise spans organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, extraction technology, effect assessment, coloration technology, and natural products chemistry. Keracol develops novel approaches to extracting active molecules from plant sources, fractionating and purifying them for multiple applications, both existing and novel. We use renewable materials and waste materials as sources of extracts, and are able to produce extracts from raw materials that do not compete with land for food crops. Our extracts are formulated into consumer beauty products, providing solutions to unmet needs, given the high consumer demand for products containing natural and renewable ingredients. We collaborate with multinational partners on research projects and products for Keracol’s own range.

Keracol is a growing business and as we expand, we will reward employee loyalty with excellent opportunities. The position offers an attractive salary, a company shares scheme, and a comfortable work environment.

Our laboratory and office are located in Nexus (nexusleeds.co.uk), a £40m state-of-the-art building on The University of Leeds campus.

Salary will be £45,000 to £50,000+ depending on qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 31/05/2025, with early applications encouraged.

Applications should include a full CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification, submitted via this LinkedIn Job Application process. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Keracol cannot sponsor visas. The position is only open to British and Irish citizens, individuals with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or those with the right to work in the UK without a visa.

Key Requirements

Essential

• Experience in project management within small and large teams.
• Experience developing Scopes of Work, project costings, reporting, and KPI production.
• Monitoring workload, project prioritisation, and resource allocation.
• Providing technical support and scientific contributions to commercial R&D projects.
• Experience working with external partners and leading client projects and activities.
• Experience reporting KPIs to the Board and CEO.
• Experience building networks with suppliers and technical resources.
• Experience leading certifications and grant applications.

Desirable experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Filing safety assessments.
• Development, optimisation, and scale-up of plant extraction processes and testing.
• Formulation development for hair, skin, and hair coloration products.
• Sustainability metrics assessment.
• Stability and performance testing of ingredients and formulations.
• Analytical chemistry work, including chemical and material analysis.
• Data interpretation and quality improvement identification.

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience:

• At least a Master’s degree in a relevant science or engineering field.
• Experience in project development, costing, and management.
• Project management certifications.
• Research experience in a commercial R&D lab.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures (e.g., COSHH).
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication of research results, orally and in writing.
• Experience in chemical production and scale-up.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, UV-Vis, FT-IR, MS.
• Innovative mindset to generate and deliver new ideas.
• Experience in natural product extraction, purification, and characterization.
• Knowledge of sustainability and green chemistry principles.
• Experience working in an industrial environment.
• Business acumen relevant to the industry.