Polymers R&D Manager: Lead Lab Teams & Innovation

Talent With Heart; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 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

Talent With Heart is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D efforts in a modern laboratory. You will guide project teams, coordinate experiments, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across GLP, GMP, and FDA-regulated activities.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional groups to translate findings into reliable development decisions, manage resources, and drive timely and accurate data reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing laboratory teams in a research setting.
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Familiarity with GLP/GMP/CGMP and FDA regulations.
• Knowledge of polymers and laboratory data collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects from planning to data analysis.
• Supervise lab staff and ensure proper procedures.
• Oversee lab operations and documentation including LIMS.
• Collaborate across functions to communicate findings.

Skills

People management

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance awareness

Tools

LIMS experience

Analytical instruments

Job description

Talent With Heart is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D efforts in a modern laboratory. You will guide project teams, coordinate experiments, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across GLP, GMP, and FDA-regulated activities.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional groups to translate findings into reliable development decisions, manage resources, and drive timely and accurate data reporting.