Research & Development Manager
Typical job description:
A Research and Development Manager creates and develops products in accordance with market demands. These products include chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, food and drink, artificial fibres, toiletries.
They may focus on one or more of the following:
- researching and developing new or improved product lines;
- bringing these new products and processes to an industrial scale;
- developing and modifying the manufacturing and processing plant that produces the products;
- designing and commissioning new plant.
Key Processes:
The exact nature of the work will depend on the size of the employing organisation.
However, it will almost certainly involve:
- designing and developing new products and processes in accordance with market demands
- applying new technologies, including: hydrolytic kinetic resolution technology; solid phase synthesis; and novel hydrogenation methods
- optimising production by analysing processes and identifying process conditions
- designing, installing and commissioning new production plant
- undertaking small and intermediate-scale manufacturing and packaging activities
- providing solutions for environmental considerations, especially in plant design
- ensuring that operator, environment, process and product safety aspects are considered
Entry Level:
Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (or related subject)
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Pay and conditions:
Average earnings of 39,000GBP.
Industry Standard:
Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (or related subject)
L4 N/SVQ in Management
IOSH Managing Safety
Chartered Engineering/Chemist Status
Competencies:
- Have an aptitude for science and technology
- Effective computing, literacy and numeracy skills
- Interpersonal Awareness
- Concern for Impact
- Strategic Influencing
- Results Orientation
Knowledge needed for the role:
- An understanding and knowledge of all regulatory requirements with regard to the production of chemical products
- A knowledge and understanding of chemical reactions involved in the creation of new products
- A knowledge and understanding of the hazards involved in creating chemical reactions to develop new products
- A knowledge and understanding of the plant and equipment involved in creating chemical reactions and products
- A knowledge of retail and marketing processes.
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