Polymers Research Manager - R&D Leadership & Compliance

Clear Concepts, Inc.; 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

Clear Concepts, Inc. in Romeo, MI seeks a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D efforts in a regulated lab setting. You will guide lab teams, manage projects from planning through data analysis, and help ensure safety and compliance with GLP, GMP, CGMP, and FDA requirements.

Collaborating across functions, you will communicate findings to address project needs and support development goals, strengthening research quality for sound decision-making.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 laboratory operations, including documentation and LIMS.
• Partner across functions to communicate findings and support R&D goals.
• Strengthen research quality and regulatory compliance to support sound development decisions.

Skills

Management

Project management

Analysis

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clear Concepts, Inc. in Romeo, MI seeks a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D efforts in a regulated lab setting. You will guide lab teams, manage projects from planning through data analysis, and help ensure safety and compliance with GLP, GMP, CGMP, and FDA requirements.

Collaborating across functions, you will communicate findings to address project needs and support development goals, strengthening research quality for sound decision-making.