Hands-On Lab Manager for DAC R&D (Climate Tech)

AENU; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health, dental and vision

16 weeks parental leave

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Wellness reimbursement

Education budget

Job summary

Heirloom is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead and develop a high-throughput lab supporting our Direct Air Capture program. You will supervise lab technicians and researchers, ensure safety and compliance, and drive instrument performance while coordinating with R&D and engineering teams.

You bring a STEM bachelor’s, 3+ years managing a multi-instrument lab, and a passion for clean energy tech. A hands-on leader who values safety and collaboration will fit well in our fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience managing a multi-instrument lab.
• Experience supervising lab staff and coordinating with research/engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab personnel and safety compliance.
• Manage lab workflows, sample handling, and instrumentation uptime.
• Coordinate with research and engineering to support experiments and data quality.
• Maintain relationships with external analytical vendors and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Lab management

People management

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Instrument control software

Job description

Heirloom is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead and develop a high-throughput lab supporting our Direct Air Capture program. You will supervise lab technicians and researchers, ensure safety and compliance, and drive instrument performance while coordinating with R&D and engineering teams.

You bring a STEM bachelor’s, 3+ years managing a multi-instrument lab, and a passion for clean energy tech. A hands-on leader who values safety and collaboration will fit well in our fast-paced startup.