Lab Manager
Core
Manage laboratory and R&D facilities, ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained spaces for Ford's Advanced EV Development efforts.
Role type
Senior IC Lab Manager (Facilities & Operations)
Builds
Laboratory and R&D facilities for Ford's Advanced EV Development
Domain
Automotive / R&D / Facilities Management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lab operations management, equipment maintenance and calibration, safety protocol enforcement, stakeholder coordination, project planning, digital documentation management
Preferred skills
Facility buildout/renovation experience, mechanical work or vehicle maintenance knowledge, EH&S standards familiarity, contractor coordination
Technologies
JIRA, Asana
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day lab operations including inspections, cleanliness, and work orders; oversee supply ordering and restocking; coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and repair; manage laboratory safety protocols and waste disposal; plan and schedule lab modifications and upgrades; coordinate with external construction teams and internal stakeholders for facility buildout; track infrastructure requests using systems like JIRA.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC