Initiate and lead a number of characterisation and measurement projects as required to support the development activities of the businesses. Also, to contribute to the development of the capabilities in measurement science in general and its capabilities in separation science in particular.To lead and carry out applied research projects to meet the needs of the Development groups in the businesses for new product development and to develop the overall capability of the applied research
Make a significant contribution to solving the most challenging technical problems and the delivery of complex applied research and/or business critical innovation projects
Play a leading role in business-led innovation projects to ensure that the contributes to their successful delivery
Contribute to the development of the applied research capability of the, and in particular, to take a role in the professional development of members of his/her team
Lead the initiation and maintenance of links with key academic or other sources of the science base in China (and Asia), which underpin and develop own research activities through collaboration and/or joint project work.
Maintain links with appropriate local/regional Business applications development groups to support them in the development of new products
Ensure that all activities in their area of responsibility are conducted within the SHE policy of the and to contribute to the development of the overall policy.

The jobholder will have had academic training in Analytical Chemistry and Measurement Science beyond first degree level and hold either a Masters Degree or PhD.
He/she will be an established R&D professional with a track record demonstrating:
Substantial knowledge and experience of analytical and separation techniques including gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). He/she will also have experience of other analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry, GC/mass spectrometry, LC/mass spectrometry and other related techniques;
An ability to develop and optimise reliable, robust and cost efficient analytical methods to separate multi-component materials and then to characterize the individual components;
An ability to prepare concise laboratory reports, present analytical results internally and to external customers, predict and troubleshoot problem areas, and write experimental protocols.
This expertise is likely to have been achieved over a period of at least 10 years since obtaining a first degree and will include at least 5 years experience in an industrial context.