R&D Lab Operations Lead

Imec India Private Limited; Heverlee; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IMEC in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking an experienced R&D Lab Responsible to take ownership of daily operations of one or more laboratories, ensuring a safe, efficient and well-organized environment for researchers and engineers to perform at their best.

You will act as the main operational contact for lab users and service partners, drive continuous improvement, ensure safety and quality compliance, and coordinate activities to keep the laboratory running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Sciences or Engineering Technology or related field.
• Experience working in a laboratory, technical operations, manufacturing, facilities, or R&D environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on and solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations in assigned laboratories and act as primary contact for lab users and service teams.
• Define and maintain laboratory standards and procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Organize onboarding and safety training for new laboratory users.
• Own accuracy of laboratory data platforms and manage access, inventory, and tool status.
• Drive availability of consumables, chemicals, tool calibrations, and maintenance with responsible colleagues and suppliers.
• Promote a strong EHS culture and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Organize safety inspections and close identified actions.
• Coordinate risk assessments for new chemicals, equipment, and processes; implement mitigations with EHS specialists.
• Maintain laboratory procedures in line with EHS guidelines.
• Address unsafe situations and elevate risks when needed.
• Ensure laboratories remain audit-ready and compliant.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Ownership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Sciences or related field

Job description

IMEC in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking an experienced R&D Lab Responsible to take ownership of daily operations of one or more laboratories, ensuring a safe, efficient and well-organized environment for researchers and engineers to perform at their best.

You will act as the main operational contact for lab users and service partners, drive continuous improvement, ensure safety and quality compliance, and coordinate activities to keep the laboratory running smoothly.