Laboratory Manager

QuEra is Computing Inc. is seeking an experienced laboratory manager. As a laboratory manager your duties are to oversee the operations of a laser physics and optics lab. Your responsibilities will involve facilitating necessary maintenance, installing equipment for scientists and engineers, and maintaining workflow so that activities meet deadlines and benchmarks. You are also responsible for maintaining inventory and obtaining supplies for lab operations. You will work with vendors to ensure supplies and services are delivered accurately and on-time.

Responsibilities Include

Management: Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements; conducting laboratory inspections as necessary; reviewing laboratory protocols of groups (internal and external) so as to understand all projects occurring within the lab
Operations: Monitoring inventory and ordering supplies as necessary; scheduling laboratory and equipment time for staff; acting as a liaison between staff and key stakeholders; receiving package deliveries and infrequent shipping of packages
Training: Ensuring that all team members have been trained to use laboratory equipment, software, and supplies safely and efficiently.
Safety: Updating the lab safety plan and safety data sheets (SDS) as necessary; scheduling safety training for new hires or team members entering new roles; enforcing policies around personal protective equipment.
Maintenance: Maintaining a clean and well-organized lab space; ensuring all equipment and instruments function correctly and initiating repair or maintenance of said equipment as necessary; maintain lab utilities such as chilled water system, HVAC system, UPS battery system, lathe, mill,e tc.
Candidates Should Have

Bachelor’s degree in hard science or engineering
3+ years experience in a scientific lab
Basic machine shop skills
Familiarity with basic scientific equipment (RF spectrum analyzer, optical spectrum analyzer, wavemeter, network analyzer, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators etc.)
Basic IT operating system and network skills