Lab Operations Engineer - Vacuum & Nanofab Systems

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a Lab Operations Engineer to lead the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of physical vapor deposition tools and vacuum systems within our nano@stanford facility.

The role requires a strong engineering background, proactive organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects while coordinating with researchers, technicians, and vendors. On-site work with potential remote opportunities, supporting a large shared research environment.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or certificate of completion in a related engineering or related scientific discipline and three years of relevant experience.
• Experience applying scientific and engineering principles to technical services and support.
• Ability to write clear documentation and manage research protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support scientific and research programs; analyze data and oversee experimental processes.
• Modify, repair, and troubleshoot complex equipment and systems.
• Prepare drawings, material lists, requisitions, and change requests for equipment and projects.
• Coordinate installations; plan and execute operations and maintenance schedules.
• Acquire and maintain tools, equipment, and chemicals for projects and experiments.
• Maintain documentation related to research studies and admin duties for equipment and systems.
• Liaise between researchers, staff, vendors, and other university personnel; provide guidance.
• Oversee technicians and staff, training them in lab operations and equipment use.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Equipment maintenance

Lab operations

Communication

Project coordination

Supervision

Education

Associate Degree or certificate in engineering/science

Tools

Vacuum systems

Physical vapor deposition tools

Job description

Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a Lab Operations Engineer to lead the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of physical vapor deposition tools and vacuum systems within our nano@stanford facility.

The role requires a strong engineering background, proactive organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects while coordinating with researchers, technicians, and vendors. On-site work with potential remote opportunities, supporting a large shared research environment.