Lab Manager (Safety & Operations)

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day laboratory operations across R&D and pilot activities
• Order, receive, label, and store all laboratory chemicals, reagents, and consumables
• Maintain accurate chemical and materials inventory, including: Minimum stock levels, Kanban or card-based reordering systems, Tracking of usage and lead times
• Manage lab equipment organization, readiness, and cleanliness
• Perform routine checks to ensure lab spaces are functional and safe
• Support hands-on lab and pilot work as needed, including material handling, scooping, sieving, and sample preparation
• Ensure proper storage and segregation of raw materials, intermediates, and finished samples

Safety & EH&S

• Implement and maintain lab safety standards, protocols, and SOPs
• Own PPE selection, ordering, stocking, and compliance
• Conduct daily safety walk-throughs and pre-work safety checks
• Perform safety checks and sign-offs prior to pilot production runs
• Lead monthly safety inspections and maintain inspection records
• Create and update safety policies as lab and pilot operations evolve
• Manage hazardous materials programs, including: Chemical labeling and SDS management, Hazardous waste handling and disposal coordination, Safe operation of machinery and physical equipment
• Cook up and coordinate external safety support or consultants as needed

Training & Team

• Lead lab safety onboarding for new hires, contractors, and visitors
• Develop and deliver recurring safety and lab best-practice training on a monthly cadence
• Reinforce a culture of shared responsibility, cooperation, and accountability in the lab
• Serve as a go-to resource for safe experimental setup and execution

Purchasing, Inventory & Admin

• Support setup, renovation, and commissioning of new lab or pilot spaces
• Ensure labs and pilot areas are inspection-ready at all times
• Coordinate site readiness for visitors, partners, and investors
• Support interaction with city officials or inspectors related to lab and pilot operations
• Own lab and facility purchasing, including chemicals, PPE, consumables, and small equipment
• Coordinate purchasing from facility vendors and suppliers
• Reconcile lab and facility credit card statements
• Maintain organized records for inventory, purchasing, and safety documentation