Lab Manager
About the role
Heirloom’s Laboratory Manager will oversee the personnel and functions of the laboratory that generates 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. You will have the opportunity to be hands-on in the laboratory, oversee laboratory technicians and research associates, and work directly with both our research and engineering teams. You and your team will contribute to Heirloom’s R&D program through performing routine analyses, supporting characterization studies, improving lab information management systems, and managing external analytical vendor relationships.
Responsibilities
- Oversee lab personnel and functions to support Heirloom’s DAC technology development.
- 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.
- Expand and maintain instrument capabilities.
- Perform hands-on laboratory work as needed.
- Supervise laboratory technicians and research associates.
- Collaborate with research and engineering teams.
- Conduct routine analyses and support characterization studies.
- Improve lab information management systems.
- Manage relationships with external analytical vendors.
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.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup 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) retirement plan.
- Monthly health and wellness reimbursement.
- Annual education and conference budget.
About Heirloom
Heirloom is tackling the challenge of climate change, an existential threat requiring the world’s best minds. We are a world-class team of engineers, scientists, and concerned humans pooling our knowledge and skills to build a more equitable and prosperous future. Despite the magnitude of the challenge, we remain united, resilient, and optimistic, believing we can mitigate the worst effects of climate change. We are backed by credible climate partners, 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.
Company Principles
- Radical Honesty: We foster an inclusive environment premised on transparency and respect, pushing for excellence while remaining thoughtful in our challenges.
- Persistent Optimism: We approach work with optimism and don’t shy away from challenges, recognizing the ambitious nature of our mission.
- Maximize Learning: We prioritize compounding knowledge, continuously improving, and quickly absorbing and applying new insights.