Technology Centre Manager (Senior Scientist)

The Company

Sappi Biotech UK is part of the Sappi Group, a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources and a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products. As part of the Group’s ambition to construct biorefineries to convert pulping side-streams generated at our mills in South Africa, North America and Europe, the UK-based team are developing technologies to convert cellulose, sugars and lignin into high value products. More information can be found at: https://www.sappi.com/biomaterials and https://www.sappi.com/

Location

Sappi Biotech UK, Wilton Centre, Redcar, North Yorkshire.

Please note that the location has limited access via public transport.

Position Description

We are looking for a Senior Scientist to join and manage a small and friendly team at the Wilton Centre. This is a permanent position and would suit an energetic and experienced scientist with a strong interest in innovation. In this position you will:

• Lead a research and application development team to deliver innovative and viable solutions to support the business objectives

• Foster a safe working environment

• Identify new projects in collaboration with business

• Regularly review technical progress and advise course corrections

• Professional development and mentoring of team members.

• Manage quality and output of work produced from the Technology Centre

• Production of relevant reports

• Manage expenditure within parameters

• Preparation of forecasts and budgets and resource plans

• Review risk registers and ensure compliance with, company policies and procedures

• Manage all administration aspects of the R&D facility

• Collaborate with commercial teams, scientists and engineers from other parts of the Sappi organisation.

• Be responsible for supplying data for process design of scale-up activities and support pilot plant activities at remote locations.

• Provide technical support in discussions with external technology providers and our commercial teams.

• Travel occasionally to Europe, South Africa and North America.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in chemistry (Masters or PhD) or analogous relevant experience in an industrial research laboratory.

• Preferably 10 years minimum working experience.

Profile

• You are passionate about innovation.

• You have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• You are self-motivated and well-organised with strong administration skills.

• You work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined team.

• You are adaptable and versatile, happy to work in new areas or projects at short notice.

Benefits

In return for your expertise and innovation, we will provide you with;

• a competitive salary

• 25 days annual leave, excluding public holidays

• Private health insurance

• free parking