R&D Manager

Astrix Inc

$90K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or related field.
  • 5+ years hands-on chemistry experience in industrial, manufacturing, or research settings.
  • 1-2 years leadership experience (team lead, project lead, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of lab practices, experimental design, and data analysis.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead R&D projects from idea to implementation.
  • Supervise and mentor chemists or lab technicians.
  • Design experiments, analyze results, and draw conclusions.
  • Develop new formulations, materials, or processes aligned with business goals.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize existing products or processes.
  • Maintain accurate lab documentation; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Present findings and recommendations to leadership or clients.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape projects and mentor talent.
  • Engagement in innovation for product development.
  • Focus on quality, compliance, and scientific excellence.
  • Direct-hire stability in a reputed industry.
Full Job Description
Pay Rate Low: 90000 | Pay Rate High: 100000
Join a team in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare products industry where hands-on experimentation meets early leadership. Shape projects, mentor talent, and push the boundaries of product and process innovation.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 annually
Location: Columbus, Indiana
Job type: Direct- hire

Summary:
This position is ideal for a hands-on chemist with strong technical expertise who is ready to step into a leadership role. The role blends conducting experiments with guiding a small team, driving innovation in product development or process improvement, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and scientific excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead R&D projects from idea to implementation.
  • Supervise and mentor chemists or lab technicians.
  • Design experiments, analyze results, and draw conclusions.
  • Develop new formulations, materials, or processes aligned with business goals.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize existing products or processes.
  • Maintain accurate lab documentation; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with production, quality, and regulatory teams.
  • Present findings and recommendations to leadership or clients.
  • Prioritize projects based on business needs, feasibility, and resources.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or related field.
  • 5+ years hands-on chemistry experience in industrial, manufacturing, or research settings.
  • 1-2 years leadership experience (team lead, project lead, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of lab practices, experimental design, and data analysis.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Experience in product development or formulation.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and quality compliance standards.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

*This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! *

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