job summary: Immediate direct hire opportunity for Research & Development Manager to to join a growing team in Hauppauge, NY and lead innovation in packaging! The right person will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry,Polymers, or Plastics and experience in managing R&D projects. In this role, you'll help develop new products and improve existing ones for this industry leader. It's a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative team and make a real impact on the future of the company. If you are ready to take on this exciting career opportunity, apply now! location: Hauppauge, New York job type: Permanent salary: $99,999.99 - 100,000.00 per year work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities:
- Manage, mentor, and train R&D personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Provide ongoing support and professional development opportunities for team members.
- Accurately record, analyze, and report R&D data, ensuring all findings are documented clearly and comprehensively.
- Maintain thorough and accurate records of experiments, tests, and results.
- Ensure proper functioning and calibration of lab instruments.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure equipment is in optimal working condition.
- Acquire and analyze raw materials and prototypes for testing.
- Prepare and write technical papers, reports, and presentations to communicate research findings, recommendations, and new developments.
- Work with Production, QA, and Sales to improve packaging methods and quality.
- Act as the key technical liaison between R&D and other departments to drive successful product development.
- Continuously drive, evaluate, and improve R&D processes, methods, and systems.
- Suggest and implement improvements to existing packaging designs, materials, and production techniques to enhance quality, cost-efficiency, and sustainability.
- Use Poly2000 MRP system for material tracking, inventory management, and production flow.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Research & Development Quality Quality Assurance Poly2000 Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact ...@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.