Play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the Research and Development efforts of the organization. Drive innovation through strategic planning and managing the execution of R&D projects to advance the goals of the company. Lead a team of researchers, chemists and lab technicians while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve new product development, and technological advancements. Works closely with Operations, Sales, Business Development, and the Executive Leadership Team to drive new products through collaboration and site by site development in the Americas.

Resposibilities:1. Supervise and direct all aspects of Research including project planning, scheduling and self participation in the work of the group. 2. Supervise all individuals within the research department.3. Directs all research projects regardless of their scope and complexity within the Anatrace research department. Scope of Responsibilities:1. Supervise the Research group to undertake the appropriate reactions and to prepare new products to ensure they will be suitable for further study and meet desired specifications.2. Coordinate technology transfer and document changes with Operations Manager to improve existing protocols or add new products to production.3. Represent the corporate Research function during audits by customers and third parties.4. Lead, motivate and develop the Research staff.5. Work with in house management staff and external resources to develop skills for personnel management and performance reviews. 6. Work as a team member with internal departments to efficiently release product, resolve problems and support sales. Flexibly adapt to changing demands to satisfy external and internal customer needs.7. Ensure that work is carried out safely, that staff receives appropriate safety training and that they work according to safety requirements.

BASIC FUNCTION: (Summarizes the basic purpose of the job) Plans, organizes, and conducts research in scientific field for use in own work or in project of sponsoring company or institution by performing the following duties.SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION: 1. Participates in decision making regarding research priorities of company or department, and provides information on feasibility of prospective projects. 2. Develops research plan, designs experiments, outlines research procedures to be followed, and identifies and/or provides training to subordinate personnel to carry out research.3. Plans schedule of research according to company’s or contracting organization’s timetable, and establishes daily or weekly routines necessary to meet project timetable.4. Secures extramural funding as necessary through governmental grants, foundations, institutes, and/or corporate sponsors.5. Conducts research using laboratory equipment, computer resources, and institutional libraries.6. Provides expertise in field of research to other department members or faculty.7. Trains research assistants and graduate students.8. Performs and reports interim analysis of accumulated data to monitor for the safety of the drug or procedure.9. Prepares reports and papers of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentation to regulatory agencies or at conferences, or use in further research activities.