Senior Lab Operations Associate

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Form Energy in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Lab Operations Associate to keep our labs running safely and efficiently. You will report to the Lab Operations Manager and support multiple MA facilities with maintenance, inventory, and vendor coordination.

You will manage preventative maintenance, ensure safety protocols, and collaborate with Facilities and Warehouse teams to minimize downtime while upholding Form Energy’s standards. This role requires on-site presence and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a lab environment.
• Certification in chemical hygiene and lab safety best practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and consistent on-site presence.
• Experience with cloud-based tools like Google Apps or Slack.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily lab walkthroughs to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Maintain coverage across MA facilities with proactive scheduling.
• Manage inventory and procurement of lab supplies and PPE.
• Oversee maintenance programs for pumps, vacuums, filtration, and exhaust units.
• Coordinate with vendors for on-site service visits and safety protocols.
• Assist with lab moves and decommissioning/commissioning of equipment.
• Document maintenance procedures and update CMMS records.

Skills

Lab operations

Proactive problem solving

Clear communication

On-site reliability

Ability to lift 25 lb

Education

Chemical hygiene certification

Tools

Google Apps

Slack

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron‑air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Lab Operations Associate to keep our labs running safely and efficiently. This role reports into our Lab Operations Manager. As part of our “Lab Ops” team, you will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our lab spaces in multiple facilities in partnership with our Facilities, Warehouse and EHS teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you’ll do:

• Proactively perform daily walkthroughs, identifying and addressing potential issues to ensure lab spaces are consistently clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards. Serve as a primary, experienced in‑person resource for complex lab inquiries and support requests.

• Maintain consistent and reliable operational coverage across multiple MA lab facilities, self‑managing site presence and schedule to ensure no facility experiences gaps in support.
  Independently manage and prioritize lab users’ requests received via MaintainX tickets and proactively monitor Slack channels to anticipate and resolve lab‑related needs. Own resolution of escalated or complex requests, looping in the appropriate contacts as needed.

• Strategically manage inventory and procurement of lab supplies and PPE. Oversee the inspection and certification of lab safety equipment and coordinate complex logistics for specialized gas cylinder orders and deliveries.

• Take ownership of the preventative maintenance program for essential lab equipment (pumps, vacuums, water filtration units, and portable exhaust units). Diagnose complex equipment issues and elevate only those requiring specialized technical attention to the Facilities team or Lab Manager, recommending potential solutions.

• Serve as the lead point of contact for external vendors, managing on‑site service visits from initiation to completion and ensuring stringent adherence to Form Energy’s safety and work protocols.

• Collaborate with the Facilities and Warehouse teams during significant lab moves, independently managing the in‑lab decommissioning and commissioning of lab furnishings and equipment to minimize downtime.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive corrective and preventive maintenance records and work instructions for shared lab equipment using CMMS software (MaintainX), recommend improvements to maintenance schedules and procedures.

What you’ll bring:

• 6+ years of experience working in a lab environment, including training and/or certifications in chemical hygiene, lab safety best practices, basic PPE guidelines, and general lab equipment operations and troubleshooting

• Developing clear and effective communications on technical topics for both internal customers and external vendors

• Proactive problem solving and a willingness to learn new skills on a variety of projects

• Demonstrated reliability and a consistent on‑site presence

• Experience with Google Apps, Slack, or other cloud‑based software

• Familiarity with lift‑assist devices, drum dollies, and gas cylinder dollies a plus

• Ability to lift up to 25 lb

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.