Lab Manager

Heirloom’s laboratory manager will oversee the personnel and functions of the laboratory that generate the data used to develop and scale our Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. This role ensures the lab maintains high analytical throughput, strong organization of samples and supplies, all safety requirements, morale and staffing of the lab team, and functioning and growing instrument capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory personnel and functions to support Heirloom’s R&D program.
• Maintain high analytical throughput and organization of samples and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements.
• Manage morale, staffing, and professional development of the lab team.
• Oversee the functioning and expansion of instrument capabilities.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work and supervise laboratory technicians and research associates.
• Collaborate with research and engineering teams to support characterization studies.
• Improve lab information management systems.
• Manage external analytical vendor relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 3+ years of experience managing a lab with several instruments, multiple direct reports, and a laboratory data management system.
• Passion for laboratory work and leading a team to improve analytical capabilities and throughput.
• Commitment to safety and care for people working in the lab.
• Enthusiasm for science and technology, particularly in a fast-paced start-up environment.

You don’t have to meet every listed requirement to be a great fit. If you are passionate about this opportunity and believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom.
• FSA option.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for all employees.
• Generous stock options.
• Unlimited PTO for exempt (salaried) employees & 120 hours for full-time non-exempt (hourly) employees.
• 401(k).
• Monthly health and wellness reimbursement.
• Annual education and conference budget.

Pay

$150K – $190K

About Heirloom

Heirloom is tackling the challenge of climate change, an existential threat requiring the world’s motivated minds. We are a world-class team of engineers, scientists, and concerned humans pooling our knowledge and skills to build a more equitable, prosperous future. Backed by credible climate partners, we are well-funded by investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Ahren Innovation Capital, Carbon Direct, Microsoft, Lowercarbon Capital, ARPA-e, and the National Science Foundation. Our early customers include Stripe, Shopify, and Klarna.

Our Principles

• Radical Honesty: We foster an inclusive environment premised on transparency and respect, pushing for excellence while remaining thoughtful when challenging each other.
• Persistent Optimism: We approach work with optimism and don’t shy away from challenges, recognizing the ambitious nature of our mission requires hopefulness, dedication, and persistence.
• Maximize Learning: Compounding knowledge is key to our success. We continuously hone our crafts, seek the fastest paths to improve, and are quick to absorb and apply new insights.