Polymers Research Manager - Lead Lab & Compliance

Launching Point; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D activities in a laboratory environment. You will guide laboratory teams, oversee project execution, and ensure research is conducted safely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

You will supervise staff, manage projects from planning to data collection, and coordinate cross-functional communication to support polymers-related development and regulatory goals.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a research lab or similar setting.
• Strong project management, analysis, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Knowledge of polymers and lab techniques used for data collection and R&D.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP, CGMP, FDA regulations and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Experience in microbiology, molecular biology, histology, clinical lab work, or clinical trials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects from planning through data collection and analysis, coordinating priorities, resources, and timelines.
• Supervise laboratory staff and ensure consistent use of procedures, techniques, and instruments.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including documentation and LIMS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate findings and support R&D goals.
• Strengthen research quality and regulatory compliance to support sound development decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Laboratory expertise

GLP/GMP familiarity

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Launching Point is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D activities in a laboratory environment. You will guide laboratory teams, oversee project execution, and ensure research is conducted safely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

You will supervise staff, manage projects from planning to data collection, and coordinate cross-functional communication to support polymers-related development and regulatory goals.