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Lead R&D Scientist; Chemical​/Chemistry​/Forensic

Job in Staffordshire, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16, England, UK
Listing for: Rise Technical Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist
  • Engineering
    Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 43000 GBP Yearly GBP 43000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead R&D Scientist (Chemical / Chemistry / Forensic)
Location: Staffordshire

Lead R&D Scientist (Chemical / Chemistry / Forensic)

£36,600 - £43,000 + 8% Bonus + Technical Expert Career Progression + Private Pension (5% Employee + 10.7% Employer) + 33 Days Holiday (up to 25 days buyable on top)

Lab based, commutable from Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Burton upon Trent, Lichfield, Cannock, Tamworth, Ashbourne, Cheadle, Rugeley, Leek, Newcastle-under-Lyme, and Stone and surrounding areas

Are you from any scientific or laboratory based background with a passion for R&D looking to further progress your career and be recognised as a go to task expert, combined with further training to advance your career whilst being surrounded by industry leaders?

This is rare chance to join a expert leader in their field, where you will be given the autonomy to grow, lead and develop R&D Projects, combined with your own training and progression routes to further propel your career as a technical specialist.

This company are a family run expert manufacturer with global backing, that pride themselves offering a premium first in class service that is unbeatable in their industry, making it a great opportunity to further your career.

This role will suit someone from a scientific or laboratory based background with a passion for R&D looking to further progress your career and be recognised as a go to task expert, combined with further training to advance your career whilst being surrounded by industry leaders.

The Role:

* Overseeing and Driving R&D Projects within a Chemical / Chemistry Lab

* Working Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm (Flexibility)

* Further technical training to be recognised as a product expert

The Person :

* Passion for R&D or Development

Reference number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Harry Heal at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
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