Research and Development Director jobs in Ann Arbor, MI
Research and Development Director directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Being a Research and Development Director consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Research and Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Pacific Industrial Development
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Ann Arbor, MI
FULL_TIME
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PIDC is looking for a highly motivated, Research and Development Scientist. The person hired for position will be responsible for developing new and innovative materials for one of PIDC’s Business Units (Catalysis, Industrial Materials, or Energy Storage Materials). Candidates needs to be proficient in developing mass production viable material processes and hands-on in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- R&D Materials Development
- Creation and synthesis of new materials, formulations, and processes for the Business Unit
- Including Intellectual Property creation
- Transfer of developed material processes to PIDC manufacturing sites for production scale-up/introduction
- Analytical/Applications
- Characterize and evaluate materials via a variety of analytical methods
- Collaboration with customers and other PIDC R&D Groups
- Liaison with Universities, National Laboratories and customers on joint research programs, projects, and/or grants.
Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communications skills, drive, energy level, and problem-solving abilities are critical.
- An Entrepreneurial Spirit is essential.
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry, Material Science & Engineering, or Chemical Engineering with a concentration in inorganic materials development
- Industrial R&D experience, >5 years is a plus
- Proven track record of successful experimental design and implementation
- Alumina, rare earth, or zeolite development experience a plus
Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- R&D Materials Development
- 9 Days Ago
- Little Seeds Child Development Cent
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Northville, MI
FULL_TIME
- Directors manage the daily operations of our childcare center. They are valuable members of our broader leadership team and report directly to the Owner of the company because we are a smaller childca...
- 28 Days Ago
- Little Seeds Child Development Cent
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Novi, MI
FULL_TIME
- Directors manage the daily operations of our childcare center. They are valuable members of our broader leadership team and report directly to the Owner of the company because we are a smaller childca...
- 28 Days Ago
- Camel Energy Inc.
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Ann Arbor, MI
FULL_TIME
- ResponsibilitiesOversee research activities and develop knowledge-based products for the company.Lead and manage a comprehensive team working on the development and manufacturing of the next-generatio...
- 19 Days Ago
- Daicel Arbor Biosciences
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Ann Arbor, MI
FULL_TIME
- SUMMARY: Daicel Arbor Biosciences is looking for a creative, self-starter molecular biologist who can design, build, and test tools for current and emerging NGS-based technologies. This person will le...
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- Chem-Trend Limited Partnership
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Howell, MI
FULL_TIME
- Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we de...
- 1 Month Ago
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