The Lab Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operations and efficient functioning of the laboratory facilities within the Facilities Department. They are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring safety compliance, understanding evolving lab needs, and managing the needs of laboratory personnel Responsibilities: Coordinates and manages activities and programs within a laboratory facility; manages records for all activities and pro... more details
The Lab Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operations and efficient functioning of the laboratory facilities within the Facilities Department. They are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring safety compliance, understanding evolving lab needs, and managing the needs of laboratory personnel
Responsibilities:
Coordinates and manages activities and programs within a laboratory facility; manages records for all activities and programs, as necessary; provides technical support for laboratory equipment, supplies, and data analysis tools.
Partners with all lab stakeholders (Lab Managers, EHS, Facilities Management, Program Manager, Occupancy Planning)
General Lab Use Plan / Oversight - GPS/Occupancy Planning
Field new lab requests and partners with Lab Manager to propose potential solutions
Manage relationships with teams/lab managers and builds familiarity and activities that take place within them
Lab Equipment Inventory Database - FM and Lab Owner
Conduct PMs, Annual inspections and inspections with MTV FD
Lab Equipment Mechanical Standards - FM
Manage As-builts
Ensure PMs on lab equipment are completed
Establish and identify budget needs for lab growth
Lab Audits - EHS and FM
Oversee new furniture/equipment purchases
Conduct weekly walks with lab managers, facility manager(s) and EHS manager
Lab Hygiene and Cleaning oversight and setting cadence with teams
Enforce all safety regulations and protocols within the laboratory, and work with the SOPs that Waymo EHS has put in place.
Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify and address potential hazards.
Train and educate laboratory personnel on safe handling of equipment and materials.
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and environmental laws.
Provide guidance to laboratory technicians and assistants in line with EHS regulations.
Develop and implement training programs for laboratory personnel
Monitor performance and provide feedback to improve laboratory efficiency
Address any personnel issues and concerns in a timely and professional manner
Understand utilization of current lab square footage and equipment
Project future lab needs based on current utilization and expected growth
Partner with alternate GPS team members to meet scaling needs of the Lab footprint
Develop and manage the laboratory budget, including forecasting and tracking expenses.
Assist in the formal department budgeting process by providing lab based inputs
Research and procure laboratory equipment and supplies, obtaining the best value for the budget.
Negotiate contracts with vendors for laboratory services and supplies.
Prepare clear and concise reports on laboratory activities and performance.
Effectively communicate with laboratory personnel, department heads, and other stakeholders.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all laboratory activities and procedures.
Lab Projects - Real Estate and Projects
Provide line of sight to future needs
Ability to aggregate lab requirements into digestible real estate needs
Provide ROM pricing and investigation
Understand lead time for lab related builds
Operational Management:
Optimize lab resources and utilization through close partnership with lab stakeholders and occupancy planning
Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory activities.
Maintain accurate records of all laboratory activities, including equipment usage, inventory, and waste disposal.
Order and manage laboratory supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels.
Oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, adhering to manufacturer specifications.
Address escalations in partnership with lab managers, EHS, FM, OP and Security.
Work with the Lab teams to complete shipments in and out of facilities.
Safety and Compliance:
Personnel Management:
Evolving Lab Needs:
Budget and Procurement:
Communication and Documentation:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in science, laboratory technology, engineering, or a related field, required
Ability to read as-built drawings and complete rough order of magnitude estimates
Experience in facility management
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting, required
Proven experience in laboratory operations and management.
Strong understanding of laboratory safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in laboratory software and data management tools.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented and organized with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
Pay: $110,000 - $125,000/Year
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit 2024-Recruitment-Staff-Mgmt-11.6.23.pdf (abm.com)
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