Polymers Research Manager – R&D Leadership and Compliance

KingRecruitingServices; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices seeks a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D in a laboratory setting, guiding teams, overseeing projects, and ensuring that research is conducted safely, accurately, and in line with regulatory requirements.

You will oversee lab operations, documentation, and data collection, while collaborating across functions to align findings with development goals and regulatory expectations. Strong leadership, project management, and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading laboratory teams in a research setting.
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP, CGMP and FDA regulations.
• Proficiency with laboratory instruments and data collection.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects from planning through data collection and analysis, coordinating priorities, resources, and timelines.
• Supervise laboratory staff and ensure consistent use of laboratory procedures, techniques, and instruments.
• Oversee documentation and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Partner across functions to communicate findings, address project needs, and support research and development goals.
• Strengthen research quality and regulatory compliance to support sound development decisions.

Skills

Laboratory management

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

KingRecruitingServices seeks a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D in a laboratory setting, guiding teams, overseeing projects, and ensuring that research is conducted safely, accurately, and in line with regulatory requirements.

You will oversee lab operations, documentation, and data collection, while collaborating across functions to align findings with development goals and regulatory expectations. Strong leadership, project management, and regulatory knowledge are essential.