Manager, Lab Operation

Position Overview

Primary Responsibilities

• Lab Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day activities of the lithium-ion battery R&D lab.
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and systems are operating efficiently and safely.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and lab workflows.

• Facility & Utility Maintenance:

• Coordinate maintenance of lab facilities and critical utilities (e.g., HVAC, compressed air, power systems).
• Schedule and supervise preventive maintenance and calibration of instruments and testing equipment.

• Testing & Product Support:

• Support setup and execution of battery testing protocols (e.g., charge/discharge cycles, thermal testing).
• Assist engineering and R&D teams in prototype assembly, sample preparation, and product building.

• Inventory & Procurement:

• Maintain inventory of lab consumables, tools, and spare parts.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely ordering of supplies and equipment.

• Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) standards.
• Maintain compliance with internal and external regulations (e.g., hazardous materials handling).

• Team Coordination:

• Supervise lab technicians and engineer as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, and Engineering

Specific Skills / Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, mechanical, electrical or a related technical field. (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in technical lab operations, preferably in battery R&D, or chemical R&D environments.
• 5+ years of experience in managing the team or group
• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion battery systems and testing procedures is a plus.
• Experience with lab equipment maintenance and facility utilities.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong commitment to lab safety and quality standards.
• Familiarity with electrochemical testing equipment (e.g., battery cyclers, impedance analyzers).
• Knowledge of cleanroom or dry room operations (if applicable).
• Experience in handling hazardous materials and waste management.