R&D Manager

CK Group are recruiting for an R&D Manager, to join a chemicals manufacturing company, at their site based in Stoke, on a full time, permanent basis. The salary is £40,000 pa The Company: Our client is a leader in the global manufacture of their specialty materials. Developing and manufacturing a range of pigments and nanomaterials. Location: The R&D Manager will be based at the company's site in Stoke, easily commutable from surrounding areas. R&D Manager Role: Your main duties will be: Develop new, innovative products Explore new chemistries in line with the companies strategic goals Develop analytical and other quality required parameters Develop processes for manufacturing new products including their upscaling into pilot scale Develop analytical and quality procedures to ensure the products functionality Develop new Applications for existing or new products Support Production department on any problems arising in production Manage the R&D Laboratory and its personnel Develop Equipment and technical standards according to the requirements Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: PhD in Inorganic Chemistry or Material Science, ev. Mineralogy or Polymer Sciences willingness to do practical lab work experience in analytical procedures especially spectroscopic methods willingness to occasional travels Apply: Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. Please quote job reference 148 522 in all correspondence. INDCH If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, GB

Posted Date: 9/9/2025