Inertia · 7 hours ago
Lab Operations Manager
Livermore
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expInertia Enterprises is developing technologies for fusion energy power plants and is seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee lab operations. This role involves ensuring labs are prepared for scientific work, coordinating equipment maintenance, and promoting safety standards within the lab environment.
Clean EnergyEnergy ManagementPower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Oversee lab operations on a day-to-day basis, with authority for work authorization and release, responsive to the priorities of the scientific teams
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, calibration and storage of specialist equipment
Develop and deploy work planning and control systems to ensure effective identification and mitigation of job hazards, with appropriate readiness reviews and safety oversight to ensure rigorous and timely execution of work
Documentation of the required standard operating procedures, materials safety database, chemical inventories, and associated training
Ensure scientific consumables, chemical inventories, and spare parts are available when needed, adopting a proactive approach to planning and stockroom controls
Oversee the work of technicians, contractors, and other staff associated with the labs, including lab cleanliness and good housekeeping, equipment setup, and lab schedule
Responsible Safety Officer for the labs’ safety systems for lasers, pressure vessels, chemical processes, and other specialist activities
Promote a culture of personal and collective responsibility for the health and safety of all, and for the protection of the environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a scientific/engineering/technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, national lab, or similar technical environment, covering a range of areas, including: Implementation of Cal-OSHA programs, including laser safety for Class 3B/4 lasers, chemical hygiene, pressure safety, and contractor safety oversight and work authorization
Maintenance, calibration, installation, commissioning, and lifecycle management of scientific/engineering equipment
Handling of precision optics: Storage, cleaning and installation of mirrors, lenses, diffraction gratings, etc
Maintaining and troubleshooting vacuum systems (pumps, chambers), chillers, and cleanroom infrastructure (HVAC monitoring, particle counters)
Installation and maintenance of metrology tools such as SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), Optical Microscopy, Ultrafast sensors and detectors, etc
EHS Compliance: Proficiency in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for hazardous equipment, managing chemical inventories (SDS management) and developing Job Hazard Analyses (JHA)
Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate work across multiple stakeholders including scientists, engineers, technicians, facilities, vendors, and contractors, often under tight schedules
Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to maintain clear lab status visibility and execute priorities in a fast-moving environment
Ability to work hands-on in an active lab environment, including use of appropriate PPE and the ability to safely perform physical tasks such as equipment handling, inspections, and lab walkdowns
Benefits
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Company-paid holidays
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Company
Inertia
Inertia is a fusion-energy company that builds and generates commercialized fusion powers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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