Research Manager (Polymers)

Management Performance Associates; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to lead R&D activities in a laboratory setting. You will guide laboratory teams, oversee project execution, and ensure that research is conducted safely and in compliance with GLP, GMP, CGMP, and FDA regulations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data collection and analysis, and effective communication of findings to support sound development decisions within our polymers programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading research or lab teams.
• Strong management, project management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of polymers and lab techniques.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP/CGMP and FDA regulations.
• Experience in microbiology, histology, or clinical labs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects from planning to data analysis.
• Supervise lab staff and ensure proper use of procedures and instruments.
• Oversee documentation and LIMS operations.
• Collaborate across functions to share findings and support R&D goals.
• Enhance research quality and regulatory compliance for reliable results.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Laboratory proficiency

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