Research Manager (Polymers)

Genie Matthews and Associates; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead polymers R&D in a laboratory setting. You will guide laboratory teams, oversee project execution, and ensure research is conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include managing projects end-to-end, supervising staff, and maintaining robust documentation and data systems. Strong polymer knowledge and GLP/GMP familiarity are preferred for driving quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading lab teams in a research setting with project management experience.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills and technical proficiency with lab instruments.
• Knowledge of polymers and familiarity with GLP/GMP/CD-based regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects from planning to data analysis and reporting.
• Supervise lab staff and ensure standard operating procedures are followed.
• Oversee documentation and LIMS for data integrity and traceability.
• Collaborate with other functions to align research with development goals.
• Improve research quality and regulatory compliance to support sound decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

GLP/GMP familiarity

Laboratory techniques

Education

Master's degree in Polymer Science or related

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead research and development activities in a laboratory setting. You will guide laboratory teams, oversee project execution, and help ensure that research is conducted safely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Duties

• Manage research projects from planning through data collection and analysis, coordinating priorities, resources, and timelines.
• Supervise laboratory staff and support consistent use of laboratory procedures, techniques, and instruments.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including documentation and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Partner across functions to communicate findings, address project needs, and support research and development goals.
• Your impact: By strengthening research quality and regulatory compliance, you help teams produce reliable findings that support sound development decisions.

Experience

• Experience managing laboratory teams in a research laboratory or other research setting; technical project or program management and supervisory experience are relevant.
• Strong management, project management, analysis, and cross-functional communication skills, with technical proficiency in laboratory instruments and procedures.
• Knowledge of polymers is relevant; experience with laboratory techniques, data collection, and research and development is valuable.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Additional relevant experience may include microbiology, molecular biology, histology, clinical laboratory work, or clinical trials. Microsoft Office skills are also useful.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance