Lab Operations Manager, Nano Fabrication

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s nano@stanford facility seeks a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee the Nano Patterning and Flexible Cleanroom Fabrication labs on-site in Palo Alto. You will coordinate technical activities, ensure safety, manage tools, and support researchers turning ideas into functional devices.

The role requires hands-on experience with deposition, lithography, and etch equipment, plus strong communication across cross-functional teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical operations in a advanced fabrication lab.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Strong emphasis on safety culture and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and oversight of Nano Patterning and Cleanroom Fabrication facilities.
• Support researchers in transforming ideas into real devices.
• Foster education initiatives and make advanced fabrication accessible to innovators.

Skills

Laboratory management

Project coordination

Communication

Safety culture

Tools

PVD systems

Electron-beam lithography

Plasma etch tools

Job description

Stanford University’s nano@stanford facility seeks a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee the Nano Patterning and Flexible Cleanroom Fabrication labs on-site in Palo Alto. You will coordinate technical activities, ensure safety, manage tools, and support researchers turning ideas into functional devices.

The role requires hands-on experience with deposition, lithography, and etch equipment, plus strong communication across cross-functional teams and vendors.