Inertia Enterprises
Business and Operations
LaboratoryOperationsManager
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“Laboratory Operations Manager at Inertia Enterprises. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, lab operations, safety systems. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the labs are “science ready”; ensure all staff and contractors work in a well-controlled, well planned, highly communicative and organized environment; rigorous and timely execution of work; ensure scientific consumables, chemical inventories, and spare parts are available when needed
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting vacuum systems
Ability to work hands-on in an active lab environment, use of appropriate PPE, ability to safely perform physical tasks such as equipment handling, inspections, and lab walkdowns
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, national lab, or similar technical environment, Implementation of Cal-OSHA programs, 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., Proficiency in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for hazardous equipment and hazardous waste management, 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, under tight schedules, 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
What You'll Do.
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
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
and associated training
Ensure scientific consumables
and spare parts are available when needed
adopting a proactive approach to planning and stockroom controls
Oversee the work of technicians
and other staff associated with the labs
including lab cleanliness and good housekeeping
Responsible Safety Officer for all the labs’ safety systems including lasers
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with the science and engineering teams and the building & facilities manager; Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate work across multiple stakeholders including scientists, engineers, technicians, facilities, vendors, and contractors, under tight schedules
Communication Scope
organizational and communication skills; ability to maintain clear lab status visibility; execute priorities in a fast-moving environment
Process & Methodology
work planning and control systems, resource planning
Full Job Description
Overview Inertia Enterprises is developing the technologies to build the world’s first fusion energy power plant. At our 48,000 sq.ft. facility in Livermore CA, we are seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee the safe and effective running of a suite of research labs involving high power lasers, vacuum systems and pressure systems, precision metrology, materials processing systems and more. Working closely with the science and engineering teams and the building & facilities manager, this role has the responsibility for planning and overseeing day-to-day lab operations, providing the logistic and technical support needed to ensure the labs are “science ready” - and that all staff and contractors work in a well-controlled, well planned, highly communicative and organized environment This role has oversight of relevant specialist safety functions including laser safety, chemicals safety, and pressure systems safety. What you get to do - 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 all the labs’ safety systems including lasers, pressure vessels,
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