Senior Lab Manager, Textiles & Pilot-Scale Innovation

North Carolina State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off & Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition & Academic Assistance

Childcare benefits

Wellness Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

The Senior Lab Manager at North Carolina State University’s Zeis Textile Extension leads pilot-scale textile laboratories, overseeing multiple lab groups and driving safety, quality and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with the Zeis Director, Wilson College faculty, and industry partners to position ZTE as a national resource for applied textile innovation, workforce development, and client engagement, while championing Lean, 5S, and continual process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple laboratory teams and coordinating cross-functional groups.
• Strong emphasis on safety culture and EH&S alignment.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Zeis Textile Extension technical operations, including production, maintenance, safety, and quality.
• Drive safety, cleanliness, and laboratory risk management across all labs.
• Collaborate with the Zeis Director, Wilson College faculty, and industry partners to grow external funding and partnerships.
• Provide strategic direction for staffing, capacity planning, and workflow improvements.

Skills

Leadership & People Mgmt

Safety & Compliance

Lean / Kaizen / 5S

Project Coordination

Job description

The Senior Lab Manager at North Carolina State University’s Zeis Textile Extension leads pilot-scale textile laboratories, overseeing multiple lab groups and driving safety, quality and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with the Zeis Director, Wilson College faculty, and industry partners to position ZTE as a national resource for applied textile innovation, workforce development, and client engagement, while championing Lean, 5S, and continual process improvements.