Lab Operations Team Lead - Quantum Cryogenics (FL)

D-Wave Quantum Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Wave is launching its state-of-the-art facility in Boca Raton, FL. We are seeking a Team Lead, USHQ Lab Operations to establish and lead the Florida lab supporting cryogenic test cycles for quantum processor development.

You will guide the LabOps team, coordinate daily priorities, ensure safety, and build procedures, training, and documentation. A hands-on engineering leader with 6+ years in lab operations plus cryogenics is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied sciences, physics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in laboratory operations, cryogenic systems, or another complex technical environment.
• Experience leading or coordinating a technical team.
• Hands-on familiarity with cryogenic systems, experimental hardware, instrumentation, or laboratory infrastructure.
• Strong planning, prioritization, troubleshooting, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong safety awareness, documentation discipline, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the LabOps team in Florida by coordinating daily priorities, workload, assignments, and operational coverage.
• Serve as the first point of contact for technical guidance, troubleshooting, and procedural questions.
• Help launch Florida lab operations by establishing procedures, training, documentation, readiness checks, and escalation practices.
• Plan and oversee cryostat cooldowns, warmups, and payload operations, including system readiness, maintenance status, instrumentation, and scheduling.
• Enforce approved safety procedures, checklists, and operational standards.
• Coordinate priorities and dependencies with engineering, packaging, infrastructure, controls, and other partner teams.
• Maintain accurate configuration, cycle, and operational records.
• Track operational performance and drive improvements in reliability, schedule adherence, and throughput.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Cryogenic systems

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Safety awareness

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

Tools

Cryogenic equipment

Instrumentation

Job description

D-Wave is launching its state-of-the-art facility in Boca Raton, FL. We are seeking a Team Lead, USHQ Lab Operations to establish and lead the Florida lab supporting cryogenic test cycles for quantum processor development.

You will guide the LabOps team, coordinate daily priorities, ensure safety, and build procedures, training, and documentation. A hands-on engineering leader with 6+ years in lab operations plus cryogenics is required.