At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting lab projects and manage a dynamic team of chemists.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing manufacturer of sustainable speciality chemicals.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical insurance, flexible hours, and a matched pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive culture with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the chemicals industry while driving innovation.
- Qualifications: Proven lab management experience and a degree in Chemistry or related field.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits (dependent upon experience)
Term: Permanent
SRG are exclusively partnered with an independent and rapidly expanding manufacturer of speciality chemicals for industrial processes. As a result of their continuing growth, they are now looking to hire an experienced Laboratory Manager to join the team. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to manage multiple laboratory-based projects in a great company who produce sustainable, bio-based products in the sub-surface industry.
- Benefits:
- Exciting opportunity to drive forward performance of the laboratory and be part of a new phase of this company's growth in a diverse and open company culture with lots of support from higher management.
- Private medical insurance, matched contribution pension scheme up to 5%, flexibility on start and finish times.
- Role / Description:
- Managing multiple lab-based projects across R&D, Technical & QC.
- Overseeing the daily running of the lab to ensure high-quality output in line with project timelines.
- Allocating resources (both staff and equipment) across projects.
- Managing a team of 4 Chemists & Technicians, including appraisals and 1-1s.
- Co-ordinating with technical teams globally – specifically in Europe and USA.
- Maintaining laboratory compliance including H&S, COSHH and MSDS.
- Reviewing current laboratory processes to understand improvement areas.
- Liaising with the Sales team to understand market intel.
- Requirements:
- Recent, proven experience of managing a lab in a chemical manufacturer (polymers, water treatment, speciality chemicals and inks/coatings/paints sectors will be considered).
- Recent, proven experience managing a team of Chemists.
- Degree-level qualified (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Polymer Science or similar.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills.
- Full, clean UK driving licence.
- A desire to make a difference and disrupt the chemicals industry.
Laboratory Manager employer: Royal Society of Chemistry
Join a dynamic and innovative team in Shrewsbury as a Laboratory Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in driving the performance of our laboratory while contributing to the production of sustainable, bio-based products. Our company fosters a diverse and supportive culture, offering excellent benefits such as private medical insurance, a matched pension scheme, and flexible working hours, all aimed at promoting employee well-being and growth. With opportunities for professional development and collaboration with global technical teams, this is an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the chemicals industry.
Contact Details:
Royal Society of Chemistry Recruitment Team
