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Principal Scientist

3 months ago


Hampshire UK, South East England, United Kingdom Cogito Full time

Scope:


Research and Development (R&D) is the centre of all design, material and process development leading to the creation of new product and process opportunities for our clients business. Development of existing or future products is conducted based on in-house capabilities as well as interfacing with outside suppliers and service providers, academic partners, commercial partners and consultants.


This position involves the management/coordination of multiple projects activities and acts as a key technical contributor across a number of areas. The position liaises closely with other members of the wider R&D group and ensures that the team use a sound technical strategy in order to progress assigned product development/research work. The Principal Scientist leads a cross-functional team involving functions within R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and interfaces effectively with outside organizations and individuals. Some hands-on experimental work may also be required.


Job Summary:


The primary focus of this role is to carry out research, design, development, synthesis, fabrication, and testing of novel materials and/or processes for products, and generate and develop new innovations, including improvements to existing materials and processes. The role will involve overseeing the designing, planning and the completion of experiments and supervising junior team members. The job holder will also be expected to support the Chemistry team with activities such as equipment qualifications and dealing with hazardous waste (as per regulatory requirements and current policies and procedures) in their assigned work area.


Essential Functions & Accountabilities:


  • Works effectively in a team environment including the supervision of junior team members and the ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams. Performs hiring, staff development, performance management, and other personnel activities.
  • Ability to manage and drive forward multiple assignments simultaneously.
  • Industry expert who works independently to design, develop and implement effective research and experimental strategies. Supervises junior level scientists to execute experiments and assigned project activities, while managing project requirements such as milestones and timelines.
  • Highly effective at communicating, both orally and in writing, with internal personnel throughout the business as well as with external partners.
  • Ensures that the team analyses data using appropriate statistical techniques, creates and ensures technical reports and presentations are of a high standard.Makes sure that data is interpreted correctly so that good quality decisions are made.
  • Works with project managers and technical team to assist with keeping cross-functional teams informed on project progress and issues. Prepares contingency plans for issues that may arise. Works with others (e.g. project manager) to define work to reduce risk on assigned targets.
  • Actively contributes to published patents, scientific publications, and product launch.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement of materials, methods of analysis, and in-house project management processes. Proactive in improving processes in the department.
  • Ensure that Health and Safety requirements are always met and never compromised.
  • May be responsible for collecting, handling, labelling and overseeing the hazardous and universal wastes in their designated areas per regulatory requirements and site procedures.
  • Contributes to activities that ensure that the best staff are hired and retained.Staff development, performance management, and other personnel activities also required.
  • Coaches and supervises junior team members and proactively gets involved in career development activities for individuals in the team.
  • Extensive experience identifying problems and leads the team to resolve issues and develops creative strategies to solve problems related to materials and processing.
  • Highly innovative and capable of developing new technologies to meet the business needs.
  • Capable of developing and managing technology projects with external partners.
  • Minimal travel required.



Our client’s management team is committed to the development of and implementation of the quality management system and maintaining its effectiveness by communicating to the organization the importance of meeting customer as well as statutory and regulatory requirements.


Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


  • Ability to read and understand highly technical material.
  • Advanced Technical Report writing experience.
  • Expert in materials, ideally polymeric materials preferred.
  • Data analysis and presenting.
  • Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques.
  • Effective teamwork and supervisory skills. Experiencing leading staff as a team or project lead.
  • Highly organized: Proven ability to manage workload effectively and plan accordingly.
  • Self-directed: Ability to work independently on multiple, often conflicting, priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Flexibility in accepting work assignments as required by the needs of the business.
  • Advanced skill in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Advanced preferred.



Work Environment


  • The individual will be required to work in offices, clean rooms, manufacturing areas and laboratories. The job holder may also be required to work at other sites, and travel abroad if required.
  • Flexibility in working hours is required e.g. to meet deadlines i.e. working early/late/outside of normal hours. The role is an exempt salaried position and does not pay overtime.
  • The role will require the individual to come into contact with hazardous materials or working environments. The individual will be required to wear/use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task in hand outlined in SOP’s including items such as lab coat, eye protection and gloves. The job requires the handling of materials that come under COSHH guidelines.


Experience:


  • Minimum of 3-8 years’ experience depending on degree level


Education:


  • Bachelor of Science degree with minimum 8 years’ experience in Chemistry, Biological Sciences or related field
  • Master of Science degree with minimum 6 years’ experience in Chemistry, Biological Sciences or related field
  • Ph.D. with minimum 3 years’ experience in Chemistry, Biological Sciences or related field