Lab Operations & Safety Manager — Onsite

SLAC; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a dynamic Lab Manager to support the Energy Sciences directorates. This on-site role oversees day-to-day lab operations across multiple PI labs, budgets, and safety programs, coordinating with ESH, facilities, and department leadership.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to manage complex facilities in a research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of academic research facility needs.
• General background in a discipline related to the work of specific lab(s).
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple large budgets.
• Knowledge and experience in managing facilities, operations, maintenance, space, and equipment administration in a research or teaching setting.
• Excellent communication and customer services skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a complex and technical environment.
• Familiarity with health and safety compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day functioning of the Division laboratories, coordinating with PI groups, scientists, postdocs, and students.
• Plan and allocate lab space for current and future research needs with leadership.
• Administer budgets from multiple funding sources.
• Develop lab safety programs and work planning/control processes with the ESH coordinator.
• Provide laboratory orientation training to workers.
• Develop SOPs for hazards and controls; verify compliance.
• Release work according to WPC guidelines and ESH requirements.
• Coordinate with ESH to manage chemicals, hazardous/radioactive materials, and waste streams.
• Oversee equipment training and protocols, including specialized equipment training.
• Maintain lab equipment and ventilation systems; coordinate with facilities and vendors for maintenance.
• Conduct inspections and gather feedback on lab policies and practices.
• Coordinate lab moves, upgrades, or renovations with the building manager.

Skills

Budget management

Facilities operations

Project coordination

Health & safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a dynamic Lab Manager to support the Energy Sciences directorates. This on-site role oversees day-to-day lab operations across multiple PI labs, budgets, and safety programs, coordinating with ESH, facilities, and department leadership.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to manage complex facilities in a research environment.