R&D Lab Efficiency & 5S Specialist

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program (RSUs)

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K matching

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave

On-site parking

Pre-tax commuter benefits

On-site meals & snacks

Professional development opportunities

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking an R&D Workshop Specialist in Boston to maintain organized workspace and support rapid hardware innovation. You will steward 5S practices, ensure tools and prototypes are properly stored, and manage consumables with proactive reordering.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and facilities to sustain efficient operations. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in lab or manufacturing settings, strong organizational skills, and experience with procurement systems.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a lab, shop, warehouse, manufacturing, or operations support role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort maintaining inventory and using ordering & procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized, clutter free R&D spaces by upholding layouts & organizational standards.
• Implement and maintain 5S principles across benches, storage, and shared zones.
• Develop visual management systems, shadow boards, labeling standards, and standardized storage solutions.
• Ensure tools, test equipment and prototype storage stay in their designated locations.
• Maintain inventory of shared consumables, hardware, and supplies, and reorder before shortages occur.
• Place and track orders through procurement and vendor ordering systems.
• Follow workspace standards, maintain documentation and labeling conventions.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Procurement systems

Communication

Job description

Formlabs is seeking an R&D Workshop Specialist in Boston to maintain organized workspace and support rapid hardware innovation. You will steward 5S practices, ensure tools and prototypes are properly stored, and manage consumables with proactive reordering.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and facilities to sustain efficient operations. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in lab or manufacturing settings, strong organizational skills, and experience with procurement systems.