Development Chemist

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. We are now looking for a Development Chemist Team Leader to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 35 hours per week, 8.30am-4.30pm. 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 x salary) Annual team bonding and social events Employee assistance programme Free parking This is the ideal opportunity for a PhD-qualified chemist with industrial experience to step into a leadership role within our award-winning, innovation-focused organisation. We’re focused on investing in our people, encouraging scientific curiosity and supporting professional development, so we will give you the platform to advance your expertise and influence trailblazing research. What’s more, you’ll be working at the cutting edge of chemistry, gaining exposure to exciting projects and products and supporting the next evolution of our success story. So, if you’re ready to grow your leadership skills and contribute to an organisation shaping the future of water quality instrumentation, read on and apply today. The Role As our Development Chemist Team Leader, you’ll drive the development of new sensor technologies, creating innovative, reliable and high-performing solutions. Specifically, you’ll guide and support a team of qualified chemists, design experiments and translate findings into insights that support our product development. 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 To be considered as a Development Chemist Team Leader, you will need: 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. 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. So, if you’re ready to advance your chemistry career as a Development Chemist Team Leader, please apply via the button shown. #J-18808-Ljbffr