816 Research And Development R D Manager jobs in the United States

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• Support R&D Director in research, formulation, and cross-functional team projects
• Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development team
• Make batches of formulation projects
• Prepare and log samples for submission
• Create formula revisions based on feedback from testing team
• Adjust batches as needed to meet formula specification requirements
• Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations and results
• Calculate appropriate specification ranges and create CofAs for formulas
• Conduct stability testing and keep accurate records
• Manage the process after preliminary formula approval ensuring all formula bulk requests are completed
• Issue formula documentation for quotes and technology transfer to CM (Contract Manufacturer) partners
• Review and approve incoming bulk of formulas during technology transfer process
• Support R&D Chemists on troubleshooting formulation challenges
• Manage in-house raw material inventory with the support of the R&D coordinator
• Manage in-house laboratory supplies inventory with the support of the R&D coordinator
• Manage all out-going submissions and keep trackers updated
• Maintain raw material folders with the support of the R&D coordinator
• Maintain formulation software
• Validate other chemist's formulas as needed
• Oversee routine laboratory housekeeping and day-to-day operations of the laboratory
• Manage laboratory equipment calibration programs
• Supervise scale up batches at Contract Manufacturers, providing instructions and recommendations as needed
• Communicate regularly with PD, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to keep cross functional teams updated on project status
• Assist other lab staff as needed

• This position requires 7+ years experience working as a formulation/bench chemist in a personal care formulation laboratory with a proven track record of stable and scalable formulation design ability
• Experience formulating OTC products is required
• Must have experience using mixers, homogenizers, viscometers, and pH meters
• BSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of the functionality of raw materials used in personal care formulations
• Knowledge in ingredient listing
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) or Google Workspace
• Experience maintaining a formulation software or database required (formula breakdown and entry of raw materials, including CAS, INCI, and cost information)
• Must be highly organized and able to independently manage multiple priority projects
• Must have a high attention to detail and proficient in accurate record keeping
• Critical thinking and strong independent problem solving skills
• Agile and comfortable working in fast paced environment
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience
• Willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites and supervise scale up batches as needed

rhode , an equal opportunity employer, is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, pays, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in accordance with all legal requirements. Any applicant who requires assistance with the application or resulting process should contact People & Culture ( ) to request that accommodation.

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible.

With limited supervision from the R&D Director, the R&D Manager is responsible for managing analytic labs, supporting technical services at mills and converters, and leading product development initiatives from concept through commercialization. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

• Conduct analytical analysis of samples using FTIR, GCMS, Optical Microscope, and all Tappi-based test equipment.
• Lead investigations utilizing both internal and external analytical resources.
• Provide expertise in board and converting to offer recommendations based on sample analytics.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot board, coating, converting, and printing technical issues.
• Support new product development (NPD) initiatives for the mill division and AMC as needed.
• Conduct competitive analysis including board comparisons, business models, competitor capabilities, and future capacity.
• Offer technical insight into proposed capital equipment installations.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with suppliers.
• Assist in the development of existing and new GPI packaging concepts, focusing on manufacturability.
• Lead coating, calendaring, and wet-end trials at mills.
• Develop cost models for new paperboard machinery and processes, including capital estimation and requirements.
• Provide engineering expertise to support R&D activities aligning with new business objectives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on customer commitments and timelines.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on project progress to senior staff and customers.
• Engage with customers during concept, design, and process development phases for new packaging initiatives.

• Expertise in paper and paperboard physical properties and coating technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and safely operate in a manufacturing environment, including handling industrial chemicals and machinery.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, teams, and executive leadership.
• Willingness to travel (1-2 trips per month).

Pay Range: $104,325.00 - $139,100.00 Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

• Support R&D Director in research, formulation, and cross-functional team projects
• Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development team
• Make batches of formulation projects
• Prepare and log samples for submission
• Create formula revisions based on feedback from testing team
• Adjust batches as needed to meet formula specification requirements
• Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations and results
• Calculate appropriate specification ranges and create CofAs for formulas
• Conduct stability testing and keep accurate records
• Manage the process after preliminary formula approval ensuring all formula bulk requests are completed
• Issue formula documentation for quotes and technology transfer to CM (Contract Manufacturer) partners
• Review and approve incoming bulk of formulas during technology transfer process
• Support R&D Chemists on troubleshooting formulation challenges
• Manage in-house raw material inventory with the support of the R&D coordinator
• Manage in-house laboratory supplies inventory with the support of the R&D coordinator
• Manage all out-going submissions and keep trackers updated
• Maintain raw material folders with the support of the R&D coordinator
• Maintain formulation software
• Validate other chemist's formulas as needed
• Oversee routine laboratory housekeeping and day-to-day operations of the laboratory
• Manage laboratory equipment calibration programs
• Supervise scale up batches at Contract Manufacturers, providing instructions and recommendations as needed
• Communicate regularly with PD, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to keep cross functional teams updated on project status
• Assist other lab staff as needed

• This position requires 7+ years experience working as a formulation/bench chemist in a personal care formulation laboratory with a proven track record of stable and scalable formulation design ability
• Experience formulating OTC products is required
• Must have experience using mixers, homogenizers, viscometers, and pH meters
• BSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of the functionality of raw materials used in personal care formulations
• Knowledge in ingredient listing
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) or Google Workspace
• Experience maintaining a formulation software or database required (formula breakdown and entry of raw materials, including CAS, INCI, and cost information)
• Must be highly organized and able to independently manage multiple priority projects
• Must have a high attention to detail and proficient in accurate record keeping
• Critical thinking and strong independent problem solving skills
• Agile and comfortable working in fast paced environment
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience
• Willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites and supervise scale up batches as needed

• Lead large and complex research project applications for KUMC
  
  • Monitor adherence to timeline and submission requirements. Supervise and organize efforts to ensure that stakeholders are on task, meeting deadlines, delivering content, and sharing information as needed.
  • Prepare and submit grant proposal components. Review and edit other application sections, in coordination with the RDO Director, PIs, Co-Is, and partner institutions.
  • Oversee the process of compiling application documentation such as biosketches, letters of support, human subjects section documents, budgets/budget justifications, and institutional or cost sharing commitments, both locally and with collaborators at other institutions.
  • Act as key point of contact and communicator related to proposal applications.
  • Network, build relationships, and work with other grant administrators on campus (i.e., SPA, departmental grant administrators, etc.)
  • Effectively manage and oversee project coordination activities including planning and setup of projects, resource allocation, assign tasks and track completion, and drive progress toward project milestones in alignment with project team and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare templates and checklists aligned with project and program guidelines where appropriate.
  • Coordinate with RDO team members to finalize applications for routing and submission via SPA's mySponsoredProjects portal (Huron Research Suite).

• Lead University-wide research initiatives
  
  • Serve as a primary liaison between faculty, senior leadership, and Research Development Office team, ensuring clear communication of goals, challenges, and outcomes.
  • Manage efforts across academic departments, centers, and key stakeholders to promote collaboration in advancing large-scale research initiatives aligned with the University's strategic plan.
  • Monitor progress of university-wide initiatives, ensuring milestones and objectives are achieved.
  • Prepare presentations and reports for faculty and leadership to demonstrate the impact and outcomes of research initiatives.
  • Effectively manage and coordinate stakeholder gatherings to identify and develop opportunities for partnerships that advance initiatives.
  • Compile and analyze large volumes of information, distilling key insights and synthesizing complex data into clear and actionable conclusions.
• Develop, draft, and implement RDO standard operating procedures in coordination with the RDO Director and RDO team members, including process mapping, documentation, and ongoing review and improvement efforts.
• Create and manage effective systems and processes in coordination with the RDO Director and RDO team members, e.g., databases, spreadsheets, workflows, and assessment plans as needed, including identifying and suggesting process improvements when needed.
• Promote grant opportunities within the KUMC research community and cultivate potential collaborations or application ideas (internally and externally):
  
  • Curate and disseminate relevant grant opportunities to interested parties using a targeted approach.
  • Pursue collaborations both internally and externally to develop multidisciplinary, authoritative, and well-rounded research project teams.
  • Track and distribute updated sponsor policy statements and/or program and regulatory changes that impact grants to appropriate parties.
• Support the RDO's Research Development Manager (RDM) as needed with training grant proposals during peak deadlines.
• Contribute to and lead as appropriate other RDO projects and initiatives.

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent demonstrated experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• 5 years of direct experience as either a Principal Investigator (PI), Co-Investigator (Co-I), or a project manager leading, supporting, or overseeing federally funded research projects, including interactions with funding agencies.
• 5 years of experience with project management/research administration and research proposal development in an academic, medical, non-profit, or industry setting.

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field or equivalent demonstrated experience.

• Certification in Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
• Certification in Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA)
• Certification in Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC)

• Strong organizational and project management skills to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of research funding agencies, common grant programs, and the overall grant application process.
• In-depth understanding of human subject's protections and other pertinent research regulations, including grant administration.
• Advanced experience with grant proposal writing and editing, fund accounting concepts, and budget/justification preparation.
• Broad scientific subject matter expertise.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, Effectively collaborate with stakeholders.
• Expert attention to detail.
• Proficient in understand how to visualize data and communicate concepts.
• Advanced competence in personal computing and advanced competence in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Proficient experience with the Grants module in the Huron Research Suite.
• Proficient experience with REDCap survey and database software.

Dynamic start-up medical device firm seeks individual to join its r&d organization. Responsibilities will be broad based, sharing responsibilities with the VP of R&D. This may include overseeing early feasibility study submission and submissions for the European Union. This is a hands-on technical management role. The technology consists of implants and catheter delivery systems to treat mitral valve regurgitation. This firm has about 20 employees and is currently conducting clinical trials OUS.

Dynamic start-up medical device firm seeks individual to join its r&d organization. Responsibilities will be broad based, sharing responsibilities with the VP of R&D. This may include overseeing early feasibility study submission and submissions for the European Union. This is a hands-on technical management role. The technology consists of implants and catheter delivery systems to treat mitral valve regurgitation. This firm has about 20 employees and is currently conducting clinical trials OUS.

Dynamic start-up medical device firm seeks individual to join its r&d organization. Responsibilities will be broad based, sharing responsibilities with the VP of R&D. This may include overseeing early feasibility study submission and submissions for the European Union. This is a hands-on technical management role. The technology consists of implants and catheter delivery systems to treat mitral valve regurgitation. This firm has about 20 employees and is currently conducting clinical trials OUS.