Polymers Research Manager - Lead Lab Teams & Innovation

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search 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. Responsibilities include managing projects from planning through data analysis, supervising staff, maintaining documentation and LIMS, and collaborating across functions to support

Qualifications

• Experience managing laboratory teams in a research setting.
• Strong skills in project management, analysis, and cross-functional communication.
• Knowledge of polymers and laboratory techniques; data collection experience valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development activities in a laboratory setting.
• Guide laboratory teams; oversee project execution and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Supervise laboratory staff and ensure consistent use of procedures, techniques, and instruments.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including documentation and LIMS management.
• Collaborate across functions to support R&D goals and communicate findings.

Skills

Project management

Laboratory supervision

Cross-functional communication

Polymers knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science

Tools

LIMS

Office Suite

Data analysis software

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search 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. Responsibilities include managing projects from planning through data analysis, supervising staff, maintaining documentation and LIMS, and collaborating across functions to support