What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Manager position at Astrix?
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
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.
- 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! *
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000