Lab Manager

Artech LLC

North Reading, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65–$80 Per Hour
SKILLS
Asset Management, Best Practices, Calibration, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Establish Priorities, High Availability, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Operational Support, Performance Management, Performance Testing, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Support, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
North Reading, MA
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title: Lab Manager
Duration: 12 Months
Location: North Reading, MA
Payrate: $65 to $80 per hour.

Job Description:
The Lab Manager owns and continuously improves a critical engineering lab environment that enables product development, testing, and innovation. In this role, you will lead day-to-day lab operations, support engineering teams, and ensure systems, equipment, and infrastructure are reliable, safe, and ready to scale with future programs.
This position combines hands-on technical leadership with operational ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead, coach, and support lab technicians, fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment
  • Prioritize and assign work to meet project and operational needs
  • Develop technical capability and safe operating practices across lab users
  • Ensure high availability and performance of test systems, equipment, and lab infrastructure
  • Establish and execute preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting processes
  • Maintain safe and compliant lab operations aligned with company and industry standards
  • Train new users and enable effective, safe access to lab resources
  • Partner with engineering and facilities teams to support new product introductions and lab expansion
  • Optimize lab layout, capacity, and workflows to improve efficiency and throughput
  • Manage lab assets, including equipment lifecycle, inventory, and upgrades
  • Drive decommissioning and transitions of legacy systems
  • Identify and implement improvements that reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and enhance user experience
  • Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies to expand lab capability
  • Establish best practices for lab operations, documentation, and system utilization

Must Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering lab operations, test environments, or system maintenance
  • Experience leading or coordinating technical teams
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across complex systems
  • Working knowledge of calibration, maintenance, and lab safety practices
  • Clear communication and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

About the Company

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Artech LLC