Polymers Research Manager - Lead R&D & Compliance

Henderson Group Recruiting; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D activities in a laboratory setting in Romeo, MI. You will guide laboratory teams, oversee project execution, and ensure regulatory compliance and safety throughout research activities.

You will communicate findings across functions, manage data collection and analysis, and support development decisions with robust, GLP/GMP-aware practices.

Qualifications

• Experience leading research teams in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of polymers is relevant; experience with lab techniques and data collection is valuable.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP/CGMP and FDA regulations is preferred.

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 and instruments.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including documentation and LIMS.
• Partner across functions to communicate findings and support research goals.
• Improve research quality and regulatory compliance to support sound development decisions.

Skills

Project management

Lab supervision

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D activities in a laboratory setting in Romeo, MI. You will guide laboratory teams, oversee project execution, and ensure regulatory compliance and safety throughout research activities.

You will communicate findings across functions, manage data collection and analysis, and support development decisions with robust, GLP/GMP-aware practices.