Laboratory Manager

Acro Service Corp; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Acro Service Corp in Lexington, MA seeks an experienced Lab Operations role to maintain and operate CAREN and related systems, ensure EHS compliance, manage inventories, and train staff. The role interfaces with PIs, managers, and vendors, supporting both in-lab data collection and field deployments.

Strong organizational skills and multi-site coordination are essential. This hybrid position requires 80% on-site presence, travel to field sites as needed, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• `Previous experience managing or supporting laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory tracking, and safety/compliance oversight`
• `Demonstrated experience executing data collections in a laboratory or field setting, including experimental setup, hardware integration, and initial data processing`
• `Experience supporting field deployments, including coordination with external parties and travel to field sites`
• `Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities across lab operations, data collection, and facilities support`
• `Exceptional organizational and communication skills`
• `Ability to maintain equipment involving complex hardware/software systems`
• `At least five years of experience operating a CAREN System`

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate CAREN system and related equipment including motion capture, EMG, IMU, metabolic cost, and projection systems
• Ensure lab spaces comply with EHS safety standards and are ready for daily operations and tours
• Maintain equipment inventories, coordinate preventative maintenance, and train staff
• Interface with principal investigators, program managers, technical staff, and vendors to support lab operations
• Support experimental design and data collection with hardware selection and testing
• Execute in-lab data collections with high accuracy and adherence to timelines
• Perform initial data processing and hand-off to the project team
• Standardize data collection procedures to minimize setup errors and improve data quality
• Plan field data collections including logistics and equipment staging
• Coordinate with external parties for fielding activities and travel to field sites
• Support Group 24 facilities changes, planning, coordination, and project timelines
• Provide general operational support to the Group as needed

Skills

CAREN system experience

lab operations management

data collection in lab/field

field deployments coordination

equipment maintenance

inventory tracking

safety/compliance oversight

organizational skills

vendor relations

multi-task prioritization

Tools

Vicon

Delsys EMG

Delsys IMU

Cosmed

Scalable projection

Job description

• Maintain and operate the Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) system and other STRIVE Center equipment including motion capture (Vicon), EMG (Delsys), IMU (Delsys, Xsens), metabolic cost (Cosmed), and projection (Scalable) systems
• Ensure all lab spaces remain compliant with EHS safety standards, are well organized, and are ready for daily operations and laboratory tours
• Maintain equipment inventories, coordinate preventative maintenance, and train staff on the proper use of lab equipment and systems
• Interface with research principal investigators, program managers, technical staff, and equipment manufacturers/vendors as needed to support lab operations

In-Laboratory Data Collection Support:

• Support experimental design and provide input on hardware system selection, integration, and testing
• Execute in-laboratory data collections with high accuracy, adhering to project timelines and technical specifications
• Perform initial data processing, ensuring collected data is present, organized, and cleaned for hand-off to the broader project team
• Standardize and streamline data collection procedures to minimize setup errors and improve overall data quality

Fielding Support & Execution:

• Support planning for field data collections, including logistics, scheduling, and equipment staging
• Interface with external parties and collaborators to coordinate fielding activities
• Execute field data collections, including travel to field sites as required to support successful data capture and system testing

Group Operations & Facilities Support:

• Support Group 24 facilities changes and lab space renovations, including planning, coordination, and execution
• Assist with resource allocation and timeline management for facilities-related projects to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget
• Provide general operational support to the Group as needed

Required Skills:

• Previous experience managing or supporting laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory tracking, and safety/compliance oversight
• Demonstrated experience executing data collections in a laboratory or field setting, including experimental setup, hardware integration, and initial data processing
• Experience supporting field deployments, including coordination with external parties and travel to field sites
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities across lab operations, data collection, and facilities support
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain equipment involving complex hardware/software systems
• At least five years of experience operating a CAREN System

Preferred Skills:

• Experience integrating measurement hardware (e.g., motion capture, EMG, IMU, physiological monitoring systems) into existing testing environments
• Familiarity with EHS safety standards and lab compliance requirements
• Prior experience coordinating facilities projects or lab space renovations
• Existing relationships with relevant equipment vendors and manufacturers
• Demonstrated track record of laboratory management in a human-subjects research environment

On-site Requirement:

This position is Hybrid, with a minimum of 80% onsite presence required. Candidates may be asked to come onsite 5 days a week to support programs as needed.