Lab Operations & Production Support Specialist

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an Operations Production Support Coordinator to manage electronics technical inventory, calibration tracking, and lab spaces in a production setting.

You will engage with vendors for consumables, coordinate with Program Managers, and ensure ESD-safe lab spaces. The role requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in Operations or Business preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a lab or facility operations management role.

Responsibilities

• Work with Cal Lab to ensure lab equipment is up to date with calibration.
• Coordinate transfer of equipment between work area and Cal lab.
• Escort Cal lab personnel for on-site calibration and ESD bench certification.
• Tracking hardware builds.
• Update travelers and work orders to technicians.
• Update quality control spreadsheets on production status and process changes.
• Tracking chemicals, limited life materials, and other materials and consumables.
• Manage preventative maintenance, order parts and schedule maintenance.
• Track inventory control/needs.
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes for supplies and materials
• Submit purchase orders to buyers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Lab operations management

MRP Security

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree in Operations or Business

Job description

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an Operations Production Support Coordinator to manage electronics technical inventory, calibration tracking, and lab spaces in a production setting.

You will engage with vendors for consumables, coordinate with Program Managers, and ensure ESD-safe lab spaces. The role requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills in a high-mix, low-volume environment.