Energy Sciences Laboratory Operations Manager

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a dynamic Lab Manager to support the Energy Sciences directorates, coordinating day-to-day operations for Division laboratories with PIs, scientists, postdocs, and students.

You will couple strategic planning for lab space and budgets with strong safety program development, SOP creation, and ESH collaboration to ensure compliant, efficient operations. Onsite work is required at SLAC in Menlo Park.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer services skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a complex technical environment.
• Knowledge and experience in managing facilities, operations, maintenance, space and equipment administration in a research or teaching setting.
• Experience managing multiple large budgets.
• Understanding of academic research facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day functioning of the Division laboratories, coordinating with PIs, scientists, postdocs, and students.
• Develop strategic plans for future laboratory needs with division leadership.
• Administer and prepare complex budgets with multiple funding sources.
• Develop lab-specific safety programs and work planning and control processes with the ESH coordinator.
• Provide laboratory orientation training to workers.
• Develop SOPs addressing hazards and controls and ensure adherence.
• Coordinate with ESH and workers on chemicals, hazardous or radioactive materials, and waste streams.
• Oversee equipment training and protocols with equipment managers.
• Oversee procurement of equipment, hazardous materials, and services from outside vendors.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and safety systems, coordinating with facilities and vendors.
• Perform inspections and walkthroughs to assess policy compliance.
• Coordinate laboratory moves, upgrades, or renovations with the building manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Facilities management

Budget management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a dynamic Lab Manager to support the Energy Sciences directorates, coordinating day-to-day operations for Division laboratories with PIs, scientists, postdocs, and students.

You will couple strategic planning for lab space and budgets with strong safety program development, SOP creation, and ESH collaboration to ensure compliant, efficient operations. Onsite work is required at SLAC in Menlo Park.