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Location: Northwich
Salary: 35-45k (negotiable)
Type: Full-time | Permanent

Are you a hands-on leader with a strong science background and a passion for formulation? A rapidly growing but established family run business are looking for a Technical Team Leader / Senior Chemist to lead a dynamic laboratory team and drive innovation in formulations such as inks, polymers, adhesives, or similar materials. This is a great opportunity to lead impactful projects and shape the future of our formulations and work in a collaborative and supportive environment

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage a team of lab technicians and scientists

* Drive R&D projects while actively contributing to lab work

* Mentor apprentices and new starters, fostering a culture of learning

* Oversee formulation development and testing

* Ensure lab operations run smoothly and safely

* Collaborate cross-functionally to support product innovation

Requirements

* Degree in a science discipline (Chemistry, Materials Science.)

* Proven experience managing a lab team (ideally 5+ direct reports)

* Strong leadership presence — leads from the front and sets high standards

* Hands-on formulation experience in inks, polymers, adhesives, or similar

* Passion for training and developing junior staff

* Ability to balance leadership with technical contribution

Benefits

Salary £35,000 to £45,000 Negotiable, DOE

The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company with a strong innovation pipeline

Lots of career progression opportunities