Lab Assistant

Akkodis; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Term life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Lab Assistant on-site in Austin, TX for a contract position. You will support day-to-day lab operations, inventory management, device tracking, and test systems for a growing hardware lab.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in lab management, strong macOS proficiency, and experience with large databases and Excel, including pivot tables. Scripting/automation experience is highly preferred and there will be opportunities to work with QA and Systems teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of lab management, hardware lab operations, or similar environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with macOS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables.
• Experience searching, organizing, and managing information in large databases and Excel tables.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Experience working with automated testing and running test scripts.
• Strong experience managing hardware inventory, devices, and lab equipment.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing approximately 30–50 lbs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lab space allocation, layout, communication, and expansion.
• Manage inventory of hardware devices, parts, test equipment, consumables, and other lab supplies.
• Create and maintain processes for tracking the use and location of lab devices and consumables.
• Conduct regular inventory audits, verify device locations, and perform inventory cycle counts.
• Manage device check-ins, tracking, secure storage, lifecycle management, and end-of-life disposal.
• Establish protocols for the use and tracking of inventory and test devices.
• Partner with QA and Systems teams to plan and procure lab consumables, modules, and test devices.
• Run automated test scripts, collect test data, and update results in dashboards.
• Set up automation test racks and assist with lab layouts based on equipment, network, utilities, safety, access, and ergonomic requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory tagging for all lab equipment, including cables, monitors, keyboards, mice, power supplies, flash drives, and other accessories.
• Coordinate with Facilities teams on lab upgrades, maintenance, network requirements, test benches, furniture, lab cleanup, and other operational needs.
• Create and communicate schedules for lab activities and upgrades.
• Manage the proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste and other lab materials in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries with internal and external delivery partners.
• Pick up, transfer, and manage devices across local Austin buildings as needed.

Skills

Lab management experience

macOS

Excel pivot tables

Large databases & Excel

Networking fundamentals

Automated testing

Hardware inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Lab Assistant on-site in Austin TX Location, for a Contract Position in the United States.

Pay Range: $40-$42.50/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors).

Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lab Assistant to support the management of a growing fleet of hardware devices and lab spaces. This is a hands-on, onsite role responsible for day-to-day lab operations, including inventory management, device tracking, test systems, consumables, automation racks, and lab expansion.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of lab management experience, strong experience with macOS, and the ability to work with large databases and Excel, including creating pivot tables. Experience with scripting and automation is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate lab space allocation, layout, communication, and expansion.
• Manage inventory of hardware devices, parts, test equipment, consumables, and other lab supplies.
• Create and maintain processes for tracking the use and location of lab devices and consumables.
• Conduct regular inventory audits, verify device locations, and perform inventory cycle counts.
• Manage device check-ins, tracking, secure storage, lifecycle management, and end-of-life disposal.
• Establish protocols for the use and tracking of inventory and test devices.
• Partner with QA and Systems teams to plan and procure lab consumables, modules, and test devices.
• Run automated test scripts, collect test data, and update results in dashboards.
• Set up automation test racks and assist with lab layouts based on equipment, network, utilities, safety, access, and ergonomic requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory tagging for all lab equipment, including cables, monitors, keyboards, mice, power supplies, flash drives, and other accessories.
• Coordinate with Facilities teams on lab upgrades, maintenance, network requirements, test benches, furniture, lab cleanup, and other operational needs.
• Create and communicate schedules for lab activities and upgrades.
• Manage the proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste and other lab materials in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries with internal and external delivery partners.
• Pick up, transfer, and manage devices across local Austin buildings as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in lab management, hardware lab operations, or a similar environment.
• Strong hands-on experience working with macOS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables.
• Experience searching, organizing, and managing information in large databases and Excel tables.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Experience working with automated testing and running test scripts.
• Strong experience managing hardware inventory, devices, and lab equipment.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing approximately 30–50 lbs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting, programming, or automation.
• Experience with Python, Bash, Ansible/AWX, or Splunk.
• Experience setting up and maintaining automation test racks.
• Understanding of Unit, Functional, System, Performance, Technical, and Operational Testing.
• Experience working with QA, Systems, or hardware engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

Interview Process

• Initial screening with a team member.
• Interview with the Hiring Manager.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Long-term project with funding secured through September 2027.
• Opportunity to support a growing and dynamic hardware lab environment.
• Hands-on experience with hardware devices, automation, testing, and lab operations.
• Opportunity to collaborate closely with QA and Systems teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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