Laboratory Operations Manager

Crystal Equation Corporation

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

Crystal Equation Corporation is seeking a Lab Operations / Lab Manager III to oversee lab activities, manage tasks, and ensure safety protocols are followed. The role requires proficiency in lab equipment management and the ability to train personnel. This mid-senior level position offers full benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

Mid-Senior level position requiring lab management skills.
Experience in preventive maintenance and EHS standards.
Ability to train personnel on lab procedures.

Responsibilities

Manage and track tasks in the lab for efficient resource use.
Train new personnel on lab procedures and safety protocols.
Develop and implement safety protocols and procedures.

Skills

Proficiency in managing laboratory equipment

Understanding of environmental chambers

Organizational skills

Ability to track utilization metrics

Experience with facility systems

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Specialist III @ Crystal Equation | Technical Recruiting

Lab Operations / Lab Manager III

Onsite

Responsibilities:

Work with Senior Lab Engineer to maintain Jira issue management system, set up dashboards, etc.
Manage and track tasks in the REL Lab to ensure timely completion and efficient use of resources.
Maintain accurate records of lab activities, including task assignments, progress, and completion.
Train new personnel on lab procedures, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
Support fixture development by coordinating with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with team members to identify areas for process improvement and implement changes as needed.
Actively track task milestones and communicate proactively to alert the lab team of changes, bottlenecks, or delays.
Manage laboratory equipment: preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration schedules, ensuring EHS standards are met.
Track resource utilization metrics across SUN assets.
Communicate asset status to requestors to help prioritize test requests.
Manage checkpoint dates with self-service tasks to ensure progress tracking and asset utilization.
Coordinate with facility systems to ensure continuity of operations.
Develop and implement safety protocols and procedures.

Skills:

Proficiency in managing laboratory equipment, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibration, while ensuring EHS standards.
Understanding of environmental chambers, drop tower/high-speed cameras/lighting, basic universal test machine operation, and electromechanical systems.
Ability to train users and check out equipment.
Organizational skills to maintain a clean, organized lab environment and manage supplies.
Ability to track utilization metrics and communicate asset status effectively.
Skills in reviewing test requests and guiding requestors based on capabilities.
Experience working with facility systems to ensure operational continuity.
Ability to coordinate equipment consolidation, scheduling services, and onsite support.

Full benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Compensation varies based on location, experience, and skills.

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