Lab Manager, Materials & Process Engineering
Core
Lead the design, build-out, commissioning, and operation of shared laboratory assets (analytical, wet chemistry, metallography, molten-salt research) to support multidisciplinary R&D teams in inertial fusion energy development.
Role type
Senior IC Lab Manager (Materials & Process Engineering)
Builds
Analytical/chemical characterization labs, wet chemistry and metallography labs, molten-salt research facilities (gloveboxes, furnaces, corrosion loops)
Domain
Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering
Required skills
Laboratory infrastructure planning and build-out, SOP development, EHS compliance management, analytical instrumentation operation (SEM/EDS, XRD, GC–MS), molten-salt facility management, project management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Shared research facility management, molten-salt/corrosion testing experience, high-temperature process systems, facilities-level engineering (HVAC, exhaust), startup R&D environment experience
Technologies
SEM/EDS, XRD, GC–MS, XRF, RGA, plasma cleaner, sputter coater, fume hoods, gloveboxes, furnaces, corrosion loops, vacuum systems
Responsibilities
Lead planning, setup, and commissioning of new laboratories; Develop and maintain SOPs, equipment logs, and safety protocols; Manage laboratory readiness, uptime, calibration, and maintenance; Coordinate facility design, utilities, and safety interlocks with engineering and EHS; Support budget planning and resource allocation for lab operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC