Job Description
Title: R&D Manager
Location: Billerica, MA
Hours: Monday through Friday, full time (7:30 or 8 am start)
Salary: $130k - $160k plus benefits
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Summary : The R&D Manager will lead a team of chemists and technicians while actively participating in hands-on formulation and development work. This role is responsible for managing formulation projects across a range of adhesive chemistries, including epoxies, urethanes, UV-curable systems, silicones, acrylics, and hybrid technologies.
Responsibilities of the R&D Manager
- Lead and develop objectives for the R&D team, providing mentorship, training, and technical guidance.
- Oversee site with 2 R&D Chemists and R&D Lab Techs.
- Manage and oversee the full life cycle of R&D projects from conception to completion.
- Design, develop, and improve new and existing products, incorporating customer feedback and industry trends.
- Ensure lab efficiency and cost-effectiveness, overseeing sample fulfillment, optimizing workflows, and maintaining safety and security protocols.
- Develop and maintain testing methods to assure product and process quality, establishing standards and confirming manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, finance, quality, and manufacturing to successfully transition new products from R&D to market.
- Provide technical support to the sales team, assisting with customer inquiries, refining requirements, and strategizing product development.
- Maintain laboratory equipment by coordinating maintenance and repairs, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and safety protocols.
Qualifications of the R&D Manager
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make timely decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening, group presentation, and effective collaboration.
- Proven leadership and management skills, including delegation, performance feedback, and team development.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Comprehensive industry knowledge, including competitive product chemistry, trends, and forecasts.
- Thorough understanding of applicable regulations, test methods, and R&D procedures.
- Occasional travel required
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred).
- 5-8 years of relevant industry experience, with 3-5 years in a senior technical role (Sr. Chemist or higher).
- Supervisory experience is required.
- Experience in Epoxy chemistry required.
- Experience in R&D, formulation, and reverse engineering preferred.
- Strong understanding of formulation, testing, and product approval processes.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Additionally, prolonged periods of standing and working at a lab bench.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Title: R&D Manager
Location: Billerica, MA
Hours: Monday through Friday, full time (7:30 or 8 am start)
Salary: $130k - $160k plus benefits
Direct Hire
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