$120,000–$145,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Business Development, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Documentation, Human Resources Management, Industrial Coating, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Manufacturing, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Mentoring, Polymers, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Costing, Product Development, Product Positioning, Promotional Programs, Regulatory Compliance, Research & Development (R&D), Resin, Sales Strategy, Sales Support, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Strategy, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations
Job Title: R&D Laboratory Manager
Location: Conyers, GA 30013
ABOUT US
For years, Personnel Options has been a leading Human Resource Management firm in the Georgia area. If you are a Human Resource Manager or in charge of hiring for your business, we can help you achieve staffing success. If you are a plant manager or interested in adding value and savings to your bottom line, we can assist you in saving thousands of dollars. If you are looking for employment, or to find a better job and explore your opportunities, we can help you find what you are looking for.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
We are currently working with a client, seeking qualified candidates for their R&D Laboratory Manager position based out of Conyers, GA.
ABOUT THE JOB
The role of the Laboratory Manager will be responsible for the following duties:
- Serve as the primary technical representative for customers, providing trusted advisory and escalation support.
- Drive product development, formulation, and optimization of gravure and flexographic ink systems across multiple technologies, including UV/EB, solvent, water-based, and digital.
- Lead, mentor, and oversee laboratory personnel executing customer trials and technical initiatives.
- Strategically support sales and business development by aligning technical solutions with customer needs and promoting product adoption.
- Manage laboratory-to-production scale-up and resolve complex formulation and manufacturing challenges collaboratively with Production and Operations teams.
- Establish and direct laboratory safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance programs, ensuring robust TDS, SDS, and records.
- Evaluate and qualify raw materials, fostering supplier relationships for performance, cost, and supply continuity.
- Champion continuous improvement focused on efficiency, cost optimization, and product and process reliability.
- Contribute to R&D strategy, technology roadmapping, and competitive positioning based on technical market insights.
REQUIREMENTS
Ideal candidates for the R&D Laboratory Manager position will possess the following:
- Expertise formulating inks and topcoats using UV/EB, solvent, and water-based chemistries for decorative or functional applications.
- Comprehensive understanding of printing technologies, pigment, additive, and resin chemistries.
- Demonstrated success translating customer requirements into commercially viable solutions and leading customer trials.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills within customer and manufacturing environments.
- Proven leadership of technical teams in laboratory or R&D settings, with a track record of mentoring and development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science/Engineering, or related laboratory science field.
- Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in ink formulation, coatings, or related chemical manufacturing.
If you meet all of the qualifications for this position, please apply through CareerBuilder today!!