Research Manager (Polymers)

United Future; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 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

United Future is seeking a Research Manager (Polymers) to guide laboratory teams and oversee R&D projects in a compliant laboratory setting. You will lead project execution, coordinate priorities, resources, and timelines while ensuring safety and accuracy under applicable regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration across functions, and the ability to translate findings into sound development decisions for polymers-focused research programs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing laboratory teams in a research setting
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills
• Knowledge of polymers and laboratory techniques is valuable

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects from planning through data collection and analysis, coordinating priorities, resources and timelines
• Supervise laboratory staff and ensure consistent use of laboratory procedures, techniques and instruments
• Oversee laboratory operations, including documentation and LIMS
• Partner across functions to communicate findings and support R&D goals
• Strengthen research quality and regulatory compliance to support sound development decisions

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