Lab Manager - HVAC

Carrier Global Corporation; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation in Hyderabad is seeking a Lab Manager - HVAC to oversee the laboratory's overall operations, space management, consumables, and day-to-day activities, ensuring smooth installation of new equipment.

The role requires driving 5S and safety standards, maintaining procedures, coordinating with facilities and vendors, and ensuring ISO/IEC 17025 calibration requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in lab operations or management.
• Strong understanding of lab safety, equipment calibration, and process documentation.
• Experience with TPM, EH&S, and ISO standards preferred.
• Hands-on experience in product testing, Automation and SW tools like LabVIEW is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lab Space Management: ensure optimal layout and cleanliness.
• Annual Planning & Execution: establish inventory/capital equipment plan/budget.
• Operational Oversight: monitor lab activities and safety compliance.
• Equipment Installation & Support: assist in setup and calibration of new lab equipment.
• Process Development & Review: develop/update lab procedures and testing protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Lab management

Inventory systems

Lab safety

LabVIEW experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Calibration tools

Lab management software

Job description

Role:

Lab Manager - HVAC

Location:

Hyderabad

Full/ Part-time:

Full time

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About the role

The Lab Manager will be responsible for the overall management and operational efficiency of the laboratory. This includes maintaining lab space, managing consumables, overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting the installation of new equipment, and developing and reviewing processes and procedures for equipment usage and lab workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

Lab Space Management

• Ensure optimal layout and cleanliness of lab areas.
• Drive safe workplace standards like 5S
• Coordinate with facilities for infrastructure needs and upgrades.
• Identify Safety needs as per local/global building codes and enforce them
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of chemicals and materials

Annual Planning & Execution

• Establish annual inventory/capital equipment plan / budget
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies and consumables proactively as per user needs
• Implement Kanban or similar systems to avoid shortages

Operational Oversight

• Monitor lab activities to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Track and report metrics such as equipment downtime, 5S violations, and TPM compliance
• Conduct EH&S audits and ensure zero violations

Equipment Installation & Support

• Assist in the setup and commissioning of new lab equipment.
• Coordinate with engineering and vendors for installation and calibration
• Ensure all equipment meets ISO/IEC 17025 standards for calibration
• Shall be the Approval authority for any new or modifications to the lab set ups

Process Development & Review

• Maintain Lab equipment schedules for shared set ups
• Develop and update lab procedures and testing protocols.
• Develop/Maintain systems to store / distribute test results
• Lead efforts to improve process robustness and maturity
• Document escalation processes for equipment or testing issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in lab operations or management.
• Strong understanding of lab safety, equipment calibration, and process documentation.
• Experience with TPM, EH&S, and ISO standards preferred.
• Hands on experience in product testing, Automation and SW tools like Labview is a plus

Skills

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in lab management software and inventory systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well‑being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.

Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination

Carrier is committed to equal treatment and non-discrimination principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other applicable protected class.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Use of AI in Recruitment

Technology enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.