Research Development Laboratory Manager

REQ Solutions Pvt Ltd; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

REQ Solutions Pvt Ltd. seeks an R&D Supervisor to lead a laboratory team in a regulated medical device setting. The role focuses on lab operations, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration to support product development, design verification, and regulatory submissions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in science, at least 4 years in R&D or lab operations, and 2+ years in leadership, with experience in a regulated industry and proficient statistical methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years in R&D, lab ops, testing, method development, analytical sciences, quality in a regulated environment.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience (team/project/technical).
• Experience in regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Strong lab operations understanding in regulated settings.
• Experience with test method development, qualification, validation, troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of design, verification activities and product development processes.
• Working knowledge of statistical tools and DOE/Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for laboratory operations and personnel in a fast-paced medical device environment.
• Oversee lab capabilities, resource planning, project prioritization, and team development.
• Collaborate across functions to support product development, design verification testing, and regulatory submissions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing lab team through coaching and continuous improvement.
• Set priorities and allocate resources for testing, method development, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliant daily lab operations and appropriate resource utilization.

Skills

R&D Leadership

Laboratory Operations

Quality Systems

Cross-functional Collaboration

DOE / Minitab

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

DOE

Minitab

Data Trending

Job description

Duration: 12+ Months (Possible temp to hire)

Location: Maple Grove, MN 55369

Onsite Role

Responsibilities:

• Seeking a highly motivated R&D Supervisor with a strong technical foundation in chemistry, biology, or a related scientific field and a commitment to quality.
• This role provides leadership for laboratory operations and laboratory personnel in a fast-paced medical device environment.
• The supervisor will oversee laboratory capabilities, resource planning, project prioritization, and team development while partnering across functions to support product development, design verification testing, regulatory submissions, and other R&D initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of laboratory personnel through coaching, mentoring, employee development, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources to ensure successful execution of laboratory testing, method development, and project deliverables.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations to support high-quality testing, appropriate resource utilization, and compliance with applicable quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain laboratory capabilities, infrastructure, and resource plans to support evolving business needs.
• Support capital planning, equipment strategy, and laboratory investments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency, quality, customer experience, and operational performance.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate laboratory operational metrics, project status, and resource capacity to management and stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including, Design Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Process Development, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Quality.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in R&D, laboratory operations, testing, method development, analytical sciences, quality, or a related technical field within a regulated environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, including team leadership, project leadership, or technical leadership.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations within a regulated industry.
• Experience with test method development, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of design, verification activities and product development processes.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools and methodologies (DOE, Minitab, data trending).
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.