Research Manager (Polymers)

RRC Solutions Group; 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

RRC Solutions Group in Michigan seeks a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D in a laboratory setting, guiding teams, coordinating projects, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will supervise staff, manage data collection, and liaise with cross-functional partners to translate findings into sound development decisions, leveraging expertise in polymers and GMP/Gx practices.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, project management, and knowledge of GLP/GMP regulations to

Qualifications

• Experience leading research teams in a laboratory setting.
• Strong management, program coordination, and cross-functional communication.
• Knowledge of polymers and related laboratory techniques.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP, CGMP, FDA regulations or similar frameworks preferred.
• Additional experience in microbiology, molecular biology, or clinical lab work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects from planning to data collection and analysis, coordinating priorities and timelines.
• Supervise lab staff and standardize procedures and instrument use.
• Oversee documentation and LIMS to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate across functions to communicate findings and support R&D goals.
• Strengthen research quality and regulatory compliance to inform development decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Laboratory instruments

Polymers knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

LIMS

Office suite

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