Development Chemist / Team Leader

Vixo AB; Burnley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in water quality instrumentation seeks a Development Chemist Team Leader in Burnley. In this role, you will manage sensor development projects, ensuring ISO compliance and producing technical reports. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Chemistry, have industrial experience, and possess strong people skills. The role offers a salary between £32,000 - £45,000 per annum, alongside benefits such as performance bonuses and ongoing training.

Benefits

Salary between £32,000 - £45,000 per annum

Annual performance-related bonus

Ongoing training and professional development

Company uniform

Group life scheme

Annual team bonding events

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• A PhD in Chemistry or equivalent qualification is mandatory.
• Industrial experience of ideally two years or more is required.
• Strong people skills and a desire to develop into management.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of new sensor technologies.
• Oversee safe working practices and ensure adherence to ISO 45001.
• Produce monthly technical progress reports for the Board.

Skills

People skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving ability

Drive and energy

Resilience

Education

PhD in Chemistry or equivalent

Job description

About Us

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

Burnley, Lancashire

The Benefits

• Salary of £32,000 £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual company performance-related bonus
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Company uniform
• Group life scheme (4 x salary)
• Annual team bonding and social events
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking

The Role

As our Development Chemist Team Leader, you’ll drive the development of new sensor technologies, creating innovative, reliable and high-performing solutions.

Managing project activity, you’ll 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
• Drive and energy
• Resilience, determination and a proactive, practical attitude

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

Equal Opportunity

Webrecruit and Process Instruments are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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