Research Manager (Polymers)

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; 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

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in Romeo, MI, is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead our R&D efforts in a compliant laboratory setting. You will guide a team of researchers, manage projects from planning to data analysis, and ensure GLP/GMP standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration across functions to deliver reliable findings for development decisions. Experience in polymers and lab operations is required, with strong program management, data handling, and regulatory knowledge to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects from planning through data collection and analysis.
• Supervise laboratory staff and ensure procedures and instruments are used consistently.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including documentation and LIMS.
• Collaborate across functions to communicate findings and support R&D goals.
• Improve research quality and regulatory compliance to support development decisions.

Skills

Lab management

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Polymers knowledge

GLP/GMP familiarity

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Tools

LIMS

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