R&D Laboratory Manager

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

R&D Laboratory Manager
Midrand Market-related salary 6% provident fund contribution 8am - 5pm hours

About Our Client
Our client is a growing specialist in the design development and supply of flavours and colours to the food and beverage industry. With a focus on creativity technical excellence and collaborative partnerships the company is building a reputation as a trusted provider of customised solutions. They offer a fast-paced environment where innovative professionals can make a real impact and grow into senior leadership roles.

The Role: R&D Laboratory Manager
This role leads the laboratory team in the execution of flavour and colour R&D ensuring timely client-focused delivery of innovative solutions. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in managing projects mentoring staff and shaping the companys product development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 5 years experience in an R&D or laboratory management role
Develop and implement flavour and colour development strategies and projects
Manage multiple client briefs from concept to delivery
Translate client briefs into actionable development guidelines
Lead flavour evaluation stability trials and troubleshooting within the lab
Mentor and guide junior staff to enhance team capabilities
Monitor trends and consumer preferences to inform innovation
Oversee laboratory operations consumables stock and protocols
Collaborate with management QC sales and technical teams to align development goals
Report monthly on laboratory progress resources and efficiency

About You

Degree in Chemistry Food Science or related field
Management qualification advantageous
Proven experience managing R&D or laboratory teams
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Knowledge of flavour evaluation and gustatory/olfactive analysis an advantage
Understanding of the flavour and colour market
Excellent project management and communication skills
Ability to work across diverse teams and resolve technical challenges

R&D Laboratory Manager Midrand Market-related salary 6% provident fund contribution 8am - 5pm hours About Our Client Our client is a growing specialist in the design development and supply of flavours and colours to the food and beverage industry. With a focus on creativity technical excellence a...

R&D Laboratory Manager
Midrand Market-related salary 6% provident fund contribution 8am - 5pm hours

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 5 years experience in an R&D or laboratory management role
Develop and implement flavour and colour development strategies and projects
Manage multiple client briefs from concept to delivery
Translate client briefs into actionable development guidelines
Lead flavour evaluation stability trials and troubleshooting within the lab
Mentor and guide junior staff to enhance team capabilities
Monitor trends and consumer preferences to inform innovation
Oversee laboratory operations consumables stock and protocols
Collaborate with management QC sales and technical teams to align development goals
Report monthly on laboratory progress resources and efficiency