Research And Development Manager
1 day ago
Middlesbrough
The Role A growing global chemical manufacturer is seeking a Research & Development Manager to join its technical team. This is a stand alone role that combines formulation, scale-up and cross-functional collaboration to support commercial product launches for global customers. You will work closely with R&D, Production, Quality, Sourcing and Commercial teams on a diverse range of development projects. Key responsibilities • Develop and optimise new and existing product formulations in response to customer briefs and commercial opportunities, • Conduct lab-based evaluations, • Support pilot and production scale-up activities, ensuring reproducibility, quality and compliance, • Collaborate with operations and QA to define quality standards for new products and support troubleshooting., • Provide technical support for commercial teams including sample preparation, demonstrations and product documentation., • Assist in process improvement initiatives focusing on quality, efficiency and sustainability., • Participate in the evaluation of raw materials and support sourcing activities when required., • Manage multiple development projects simultaneously, meeting timelines and customer expectations. About you • Degree (or equivalent) in a scientific field, • Familiarity with QA safety systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP) is desirable., • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally, • Comfortable with hands-on work in both lab and production environments, • Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Additional Information • Occasional travel may be required, • Candidates must be able to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving commercial environment