Laboratory Operations Lead

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

STD

LTD

FSA

HSA

401(k) Plan with company contributions

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Lab Coordinator to support day-to-day operations of our testing facility in Oklahoma City. You will liaise between engineering, laboratory personnel, facilities, contractors, and external vendors to ensure safe, efficient testing aligned with project priorities.

The role emphasizes readiness, scheduling, equipment maintenance tracking, contractor coordination, shipping/receiving, documentation, and overall operational support of testing programs in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in engineering technology, technical operations, facilities coordination, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, testing, or technical environment.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and business systems.
• Ability to work independently and proactively solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily laboratory operations and support readiness of test areas, support systems, and laboratory infrastructure.
• Assist with facility maintenance activities and repairs to minimize disruption to testing operations.
• Maintain laboratory organization, housekeeping standards, and storage areas.
• Support laboratory improvement projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.
• Serve as a point of contact for facility-related issues and operational support requests.
• Maintain and update the laboratory master schedule.
• Coordinate testing priorities with engineering, product development, service, and program teams.
• Assist with balancing laboratory capacity, equipment availability, and project timelines.
• Communicate scheduling updates, resource constraints, and potential conflicts to stakeholders.
• Support test setup coordination and resource allocation activities.
• Coordinate laboratory activities related to customer visits, demonstrations, audits, and validation testing programs.
• Assist in tracking project milestones and laboratory support activities.
• Help ensure stakeholders are informed regarding test schedules, equipment readiness, and facility requirements.
• Track action items and support completion of operational tasks tied to laboratory objectives.
• Coordinate contractor activities related to maintenance, calibration, facility improvements, and equipment installations.
• Assist with obtaining quotations, scheduling work, and tracking project progress.
• Ensure contractor activities comply with facility safety requirements and operational procedures.
• Interface with equipment suppliers, calibration providers, and service partners as needed.
• Maintain equipment maintenance schedules and calibration records.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and service visits.
• Track equipment availability, downtime, and service status.
• Work with engineering and laboratory personnel to support equipment repair and upgrade efforts.
• Assist with laboratory asset tracking and inventory management.
• Coordinate shipment and receipt of test samples, components, and laboratory equipment.
• Support incoming and outgoing freight activities.
• Maintain documentation, tracking records, and storage of laboratory materials.
• Assist with logistics coordination for customer and supplier-provided equipment.
• Maintain laboratory procedures, work instructions, forms, and records.
• Support document control and audit-readiness activities.
• Assist in tracking laboratory metrics including utilization, equipment availability, and operational performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancement efforts.
• Promote a strong culture of safety within laboratory operations.
• Support safety inspections, corrective action activities, and facility audits.
• Assist with hazard assessments and laboratory compliance initiatives.
• Help ensure laboratory operations align with company, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in engineering technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Lab Coordinator to support day-to-day operations of our testing facility in Oklahoma City. You will liaise between engineering, laboratory personnel, facilities, contractors, and external vendors to ensure safe, efficient testing aligned with project priorities.

The role emphasizes readiness, scheduling, equipment maintenance tracking, contractor coordination, shipping/receiving, documentation, and overall operational support of testing programs in a