Research And Development Manager in Middlesbrough

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Job Description

The Role

A growing global chemical manufacturer is seeking a Research & Development Manager to join its technical team. This is a stand alone role that combines formulation, scale-up and cross-functional collaboration to support commercial product launches for global customers. You will work closely with R&D, Production, Quality, Sourcing and Commercial teams on a diverse range of development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimise new and existing product formulations in response to customer briefs and commercial opportunities
• Conduct lab-based evaluations
• Support pilot and production scale-up activities, ensuring reproducibility, quality and compliance
• Collaborate with operations and QA to define quality standards for new products and support troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support for commercial teams including sample preparation, demonstrations and product documentation.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives focusing on quality, efficiency and sustainability.
• Participate in the evaluation of raw materials and support sourcing activities when required.
• Manage multiple development projects simultaneously, meeting timelines and customer expectations.

About you

• Degree (or equivalent) in a scientific field
• Familiarity with QA safety systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP) is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Comfortable with hands-on work in both lab and production environments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required
• Candidates must be able to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving commercial environment

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