What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Manager (OTC/Formulations) position at Astrix?
Pay Rate Low: 90000 | Pay Rate High: 130000
R&D Manager (Chemistry)
đź“Ť Columbus, IN
💰 $90,000 – $130,000 Benefits
🕒 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We are seeking a hands-on R&D Manager to lead research and product development initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing and research environment. This role is ideal for an experienced chemist who has successfully taken projects from concept through validation and implementation and is ready to step into a leadership position while remaining technically engaged in the lab.
The ideal candidate will combine strong scientific expertise with leadership capability, guiding a small team while driving innovation, product development, and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
R&D Manager (Chemistry)
đź“Ť Columbus, IN
💰 $90,000 – $130,000 Benefits
🕒 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We are seeking a hands-on R&D Manager to lead research and product development initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing and research environment. This role is ideal for an experienced chemist who has successfully taken projects from concept through validation and implementation and is ready to step into a leadership position while remaining technically engaged in the lab.
The ideal candidate will combine strong scientific expertise with leadership capability, guiding a small team while driving innovation, product development, and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead research and development projects from concept through validation and implementation
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small team of chemists and laboratory staff
- Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to support product and process innovation
- Develop new formulations, materials, or processes aligned with business objectives
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and optimize existing products or manufacturing processes
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality standards
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and regulatory teams
- Present technical findings, project updates, and recommendations to leadership
- Evaluate and prioritize R&D initiatives based on business needs, technical feasibility, and available resources
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field
- 5 years of hands-on experience as a chemist in an industrial, manufacturing, or research environment
- 1–2 years of leadership experience (team lead, project lead, or supervisory role)
- Experience developing projects from concept through validation and implementation
- Strong knowledge of experimental design, laboratory best practices, and data analysis
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Experience with product development or formulation chemistry
- Familiarity with regulatory and quality compliance standards
- Ability to manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously
- Experience working in a research or manufacturing environment
- A credible technical leader who can confidently guide projects and teams
- A hands-on scientist who enjoys both lab work and leadership responsibilities
- Someone who can bridge R&D and manufacturing to drive real-world implementation of innovations