Polymers R&D Leader — Research & Compliance Steward

Top Dog Recruiting; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead research and development activities in a laboratory setting. You will guide laboratory teams, oversee project execution, and help ensure that research is conducted safely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

You will oversee data collection, utilize LIMS for documentation, and collaborate cross-functionally to translate findings into development decisions, while driving quality and regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience managing laboratory teams in research settings.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and coordination.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP, CGMP and FDA regulations preferred.
• Experience with polymers is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects from planning through data collection and analysis.
• Supervise laboratory staff and ensure procedures and instruments are used consistently.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including documentation and LIMS.
• Partner across functions to communicate findings and support R&D goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and research quality.

Skills

Laboratory management

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Data analysis

Regulatory awareness

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead research and development activities in a laboratory setting. You will guide laboratory teams, oversee project execution, and help ensure that research is conducted safely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

You will oversee data collection, utilize LIMS for documentation, and collaborate cross-functionally to translate findings into development decisions, while driving quality and regulatory