Development Chemist - Team Leader

Vixo AB; Burnley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Burnley is seeking a Development Chemist Team Leader to drive new sensor technology development. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry and strong leadership skills. This role involves overseeing project activities and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 is offered along with bonuses and development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary of £35,000–£40,000 per annum

Annual company performance-related bonus

Ongoing training and professional development

Company uniform

Group life scheme (4 × salary)

Annual team bonding and social events

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or relevant field is mandatory.
• Industrial experience of two years or more is preferred.
• Strong people management skills with a desire to grow in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of new sensor technologies.
• Guide and support a team of qualified chemists.
• Design experiments and translate findings into insights.
• Oversee safe working practices and ensure ISO 45001 compliance.
• Produce monthly technical progress reports.

Skills

Strong people skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent problem-solving ability

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Education

PhD in Chemistry or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

About Us

Process Instruments is a double Queens Award-winning market leader in the manufacture of innovative, high- quality water quality instrumentation. We are proud of our strong growth, cutting-edge approach and the values-driven culture that underpins everything we do.

The Benefits

• Salary of £35,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual company performance‑related bonus
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Company uniform
• Group life scheme (4 × salary)
• Annual team bonding and social events
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking

The Role

As our Development Chemist Team Leader, you will drive the development of new sensor technologies, creating innovative, reliable and high‑performing solutions. You will guide and support a team of qualified chemists, design experiments and translate findings into insights that support our product development. Managing project activity, you will oversee safe working practices, ensure all processes adhere to ISO 45001 requirements and produce monthly technical progress reports for the Board.

About You

• A PhD in Chemistry or equivalent qualification
• Industrial experience (ideally two years or more)
• Strong people skills and a desire to develop into management
• An analytical mindset and excellent problem‑solving ability
• Resilience, determination and a proactive, hands‑on attitude

Other organisations may call this role Senior Development Chemist, R&D Chemist, Research Chemist, Laboratory Team Leader, or Chemical Development Lead.

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