R&D Manager - Global Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer

About the role

We're looking for someone who has: 7+ years of relevant industrial R&D experience with a strong chemistry background (Ph.D./M.Sc.) Worked with polymer/specialty chemicals - flocculants, coagulants, sludge-treatment chemicals or polymer applications (OR) worked with paper/pulp chemicals - binders, additives, sizing chemicals or retention aids

What you'll do

• Designing and executing laboratory programs, analyze chemical and performance data using advanced analytical techniques (FTIR, GPC, HPLC, NMR, UV, Rheology)
• Collaborating closely with Production, QC, Application, Sales, and Customer Technical teams to support product validation, scale-up, and customer requirements
• Driving product benchmarking, cost optimization, and performance improvement versus market alternatives
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, SOPs, specifications, for internal and customer use
• Mentoring junior scientists while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and R&D best practices

What you need

• 7–13 yrs of experience
• HPLC
• Sales
• SOP writing
• Chemistry
• M.Sc or PhD