Polymers Research Manager: Lead R&D & Compliance

Workforce Recruiter; 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

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead polymer-focused research in our laboratory. You will guide teams, manage projects, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across GLP, GMP, CGMP and FDA-related standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with functional partners to advance innovative polymer research and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading laboratory teams in a research setting.
• Strong management, project management, analysis, and cross-functional communication.
• Knowledge of polymers and lab techniques, data collection, and R&D.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP/CGMP and FDA regulations.
• Additional experience in microbiology, molecular biology, histology, or clinical trials is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects from planning through data collection and analysis.
• Supervise laboratory staff and ensure proper procedures and instruments are used.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including documentation and LIMS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate findings and support R&D goals.
• Improve research quality and regulatory compliance to support development decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead polymer-focused research in our laboratory. You will guide teams, manage projects, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across GLP, GMP, CGMP and FDA-related standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with functional partners to advance innovative polymer research and development initiatives.