Croda currently have an exciting opportunity for a Research & Technology Manager to lead the Biotechnology Research team at our site in Widnes, Cheshire. The Biotechnology Group is responsible for the discovery and development of a variety of natural ingredients from microbial sources for application across our business interests. The group is also responsible for process development of biotransformations / fermentations from laboratory scale to full-scale manufacturing. The successful candidate will manage a small team of research scientists and a maturing product pipeline. The role also involves a strong outward focus of open innovation, interacting with the academic community and other partners in the product supply chain across the Croda business activities. More information available here