Lab Manager

Pyramid, Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Lab Manager for a Boston onsite, 06+ months contract with long-term potential.

You will own the lab's daily rhythm, manage equipment, and coordinate cross-functional lab activities to support hardware R&D and robotics initiatives. The role requires 5+ years in lab operations within hardware R&D or robotics, experience standing up or expanding labs, EH&S exposure, and hands-on familiarity with test benches, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering and 3D

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing lab operations in hardware R&D, robotics, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience standing up a new lab or expanding an existing one.
• Exposure to EH&S requirements in a research or prototype hardware context.
• Experience in hyperscaler, robotics, or physical AI startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily rhythm of the lab from opening checks to end-of-day handoffs.
• Coordinate lab scheduling across multiple engineering workstreams, balancing priorities.
• Manage equipment availability, calibration schedules, and preventive maintenance cycles.
• Maintain inventory of components, consumables, and tooling; own replenishment processes.
• Serve as the single point of contact for lab-related questions from engineering teams.
• Build and maintain the onsite lab operations playbook, documenting processes and safety protocols.
• Support onboarding of new team members, including tool training and safety certification tracking.
• Interface with facilities, IT, and procurement to resolve infrastructure issues.
• Prepare for key lab milestones, ensuring readiness before engineering teams arrive.
• Track and communicate lab capacity, equipment status, and readiness risks.
• Establish and enforce lab safety procedures, including compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in lab workflows, identifying bottlenecks and proposing operational changes.

Skills

Lab management

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Lab operations

Hazard awareness

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Soldering/rework

3D printers

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Lab Manager. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Boston, MA(Onsite).

Job ID:26-26426 Pay Range: $80 - $100/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the daily rhythm of the lab, from opening checks to end-of-day handoffs.
• Coordinate lab scheduling across multiple engineering workstreams, balancing competing priorities.
• Manage equipment availability, calibration schedules, and preventive maintenance cycles.
• Maintain accurate inventory of components, consumables, and tooling; own replenishment processes.
• Serve as the single point of contact for lab-related questions from engineering teams.
• Build and maintain the onsite lab operations playbook, documenting processes and safety protocols.
• Support onboarding of new team members, including tool training and safety certification tracking.
• Interface with facilities, IT, and procurement teams to resolve infrastructure issues.
• Prepare for key lab milestones, ensuring the lab is ready before engineering teams arrive.
• Track and communicate lab capacity, equipment status, and readiness risks regularly.
• Establish and enforce lab safety procedures, including compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in lab workflows, identifying bottlenecks and proposing operational changes.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Background in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Experience standing up a new lab or significantly expanding an existing one.
• Exposure to EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety) requirements in a research or prototype hardware context.
• Prior experience in a hyperscaler, robotics company, or physical AI startup environment.
• 5+ years of experience managing lab operations in a hardware R&D, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on familiarity with lab equipment common to physical AI or robotics environments — test benches, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering and rework stations, 3D printers, and similar.
• Strong organizational instincts to build systems that keep a fast-moving team efficient.
• Comfortable working directly with engineers, taking direction and constructively pushing back when necessary.
• Experience with inventory management systems, equipment tracking, and procurement workflows.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, capable of creating clear documentation and resolving scheduling conflicts.

Our client is a leading IT Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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