Research Development Laboratory Manager

Duration: 12+ Months (Possible temp to hire)

Location:
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Onsite Role

Responsibilities:

• Seeking a highly motivated R&D Supervisor with a strong technical foundation in chemistry, biology, or a related scientific field and a commitment to quality.
• This role provides leadership for laboratory operations and laboratory personnel in a fast-paced medical device environment.
• The supervisor will oversee laboratory capabilities, resource planning, project prioritization, and team development while partnering across functions to support product development, design verification testing, regulatory submissions, and other R&D initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of laboratory personnel through coaching, mentoring, employee development, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources to ensure successful execution of laboratory testing, method development, and project deliverables.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations to support high-quality testing, appropriate resource utilization, and compliance with applicable quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain laboratory capabilities, infrastructure, and resource plans to support evolving business needs.
• Support capital planning, equipment strategy, and laboratory investments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency, quality, customer experience, and operational performance.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate laboratory operational metrics, project status, and resource capacity to management and stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including, Design Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Process Development, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Quality.

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in R&D, laboratory operations, testing, method development, analytical sciences, quality, or a related technical field within a regulated environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, including team leadership, project leadership, or technical leadership.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations within a regulated industry.
• Experience with test method development, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of design, verification activities and product development processes.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools and methodologies (DOE, Minitab, data trending).
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.