Lab Operations Lead: Equipment & Safety

Florida Institute of Technology; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Tech is seeking a lab operations support professional to assist Vertex laboratories, ensuring smooth daily operations, access control, and safety compliance across facilities.

The role requires a technical background, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders including faculty and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, manufacturing, laboratory sciences, or related field.
• Experience working in a laboratory, engineering, manufacturing, prototyping, or similar technical environment.
• Ability to safely operate, maintain, or support technical equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and interact professionally with faculty, students, vendors, and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of Vertex laboratories, equipment, and technical workspaces.
• Coordinate lab and equipment access for faculty, students, staff, and industry partners.
• Maintain safe and organized laboratory environments and reinforce safety procedures.
• Assist users with equipment setup, basic operation, and troubleshooting within area of expertise.
• Monitor equipment condition, maintenance needs, consumables, and laboratory supplies.
• Coordinate with Facilities, IT, EHS, vendors, and technical personnel to address issues.
• Maintain basic equipment, usage, safety, and maintenance documentation.
• Support tours, demonstrations, industry projects, and other Vertex activities requiring lab access.
• Escalate equipment, safety, facility, or technical issues requiring specialized expertise.

Skills

Equipment operation

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Florida Tech is seeking a lab operations support professional to assist Vertex laboratories, ensuring smooth daily operations, access control, and safety compliance across facilities.

The role requires a technical background, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders including faculty and industry partners.