Matthew Rollinson

Founder of LiCa Scientific and hands-on Recruiter working with the team. 

I'm responsible for LiCa Scientific overall and spend a lot of my working week working on the projects in the business, interviewing candidates and discussing recruitment needs with clients. 

My additional areas are in academic engagement, I work on helping people to access the scientific jobs market especially if seeking a first role in industry. I also work on helping with career advice, and general educational engagement. 

I am open to discussions both short and long term about working with LiCa Scientific. Some of the clients we work with we spend many months briefing and discussing with before taking on their opportunities. 

Finally, I am continuously working on improvement projects at LiCa Scientific. Recently this has been the roll-out of major changes across our temporary business, partnering up with Bright HR and Quickbooks and we are using technology across other areas of the business to support the scaling-up of this company.

This allows us to invest time in the most important thing we do, finding the best candidates for your company or the best job for you if you are seeking. 

Finally, for the German speakers I have been learning your language for 5 years, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to be multilingual. While I did this for many reasons, as I progress in my language skills I'm more and more able to work in German, and as time goes on you may see more content and activities from me in the German markets! 

My latest Jobs

Cheshire
Knutsford
£30k-£35k
Telesales and Technical Support Location: Knutsford, Cheshire Role Type: Permanent Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 We are working with a growing chemical manufacturing company in Cheshire. They manufacture products used in UK industrial processes. The Role The company’s products focus on reducing manufacturing downtime through a deep understanding of the manufacturing processes they are being...
Cheshire
Cheshire SK
£30,000 to £40,000
As an Analytical Chemist, you will play a key role in both routine quality control and advanced method development, directly contributing to the design of experiments, troubleshooting, and complex problem solving. This role will work across QC and Development environments, offering a varied day-to-day where you will support the analysis of small and large molecules. What you’ll do: This role wi...
Cheshire
Winsford
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We are working with an established technical company specialising in industrial chemical solutions. They are looking for an experienced Marketing Specialist to lead their marketing strategy, drive inbound lead generation, and coordinate daily with their on site sales team.
Cheshire
Knutsford
£30,000 to £35,000
Technical Support Executive Location: Knutsford, Cheshire Type: Permanent Sector: Chemical / Manufacturing The Role: Supporting a UK-wide technical sales team for an industrial manufacturing company. You will be responsible for high-volume outbound market outreach (50–100 calls per day), identifying client operational issues, and scheduling site visits for field colleagues. Full training is prov...
Lancashire
Lancashire
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GC Chemist - Stability Studies   Lancashire    Permanent role    Competitive Salary     We are currently seeking a GC Chemist to join our clients quality team. This is a role focused on ensuring the long-term efficacy and safety of pharmaceutical products. You will be responsible for analysing how products perform over time, helping ensure every batch meets customer expectations.  

My latest Candidates

Cheshire
Competitive Salary
This candidate is an analytical chemist who pairs a first-class degree with over two years of hands on experience in a high throughput toxicology environment.   Operating within a UKAS accredited laboratory under ISO 17025 and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines, they have developed a strong technical foundation that they are keen to continue. They have gained a strong grounding in the commercial demands of busy laboratories, regulatory compliance and efficient lab operarations.   His role utilises Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) alongside wet chemistry, extractions, and Data processing for peak and trans analysis.   Beyond their analytical capabilities, this candidate brings valuable operational experience that makes them an asset to any lab manager. They have progressed from a laboratory technician to an analyst and are keen to continue with their development as a scientist . Their role us underpinned by skills in COSHH, Risk Assessments, and Inventory Management.     This background of toxicology laboratory experience, highly transferrable instrumental expertise in LCMS and GCMS, and GMP laboratory experience makes them an excellent fit for any analytical chemistry team. They are seeking a role within commute distance of Warrington.
Greater Manchester
Competitive Salary
This candidate is a highly skilled, PhD-qualified Senior Chemist with over twenty years of experience in custom synthetic chemistry and chemical manufacturing. They are experts in building and making molecules from scratch, with deep knowledge of synthetic route development and problem-solving. Throughout their career, they have designed and worked out new reaction steps for a wide range of products, including painkillers and antibiotics. They have led projects on their own and in teams, making batches ranging from small amounts up to large-scale runs in 50-litre kilo labs and clean GMP work areas. Beyond building molecules, they have strong skills in formulation and mixing chemical products to meet tough guidelines. They have designed and carried out the synthesis of new, target flame-resistant additives that passed strict safety burn tests. They have also changed the formulation recipes for major chemical products to keep them in line with changing trade laws and customer needs. They are quick to pick up new testing tools, and they know how to step away from the bench to review data, write technical sheets, and talk directly with clients. On top of their lab work, the candidate brings strong skills in running a workspace and keeping people safe. They have set up support labs from scratch, put in place clear tracking systems, and earned ISO9001 quality stamps for their work. Lately, they have taken on the role of Safety Officer, using their NEBOSH training to update risk sheets, streamline safety checks with IT tools, and train staff to spot and stop hazards before accidents happen.
Greater Manchester
Competitive Salary
A significant portion of their career has been dedicated to supporting the legal system through the production and review of thousands of expert witness statements and Streamlined Forensic Reports (SFRs). Their expertise is heavily utilized in family law proceedings regarding substance misuse, as well as in Road Traffic Act cases involving driving offenses. They are fully trained in providing court-going testimony and excel at translating complex, technical scientific principles into clear, accessible findings for non-scientific audiences, clients, and legal professionals. In addition to their technical and legal capabilities, this professional has a proven track record of leadership and operational management. They have successfully scaled scientific teams from ground-level startups to fully operational departments, overseeing recruitment, designing robust training programs, and managing daily workloads to meet strict court and client deadlines. Recognised as a collaborative team player who thrives under pressure, they maintain active professional memberships within prominent national and international forensic toxicology associations.