Lab Manager

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Manager to oversee the daily operations of our labs, ensuring optimal performance to meet project demands. This role is perfect for someone with experience in both individual and collaborative laboratory settings, with a strong background as a technical lead on project teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in labs to ensure optimal performance for meeting project demand.
• Install equipment and run cables in equipment cabinets.
• Procure materials and allocate equipment resources.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supply inventory, arranging for repairs and replacements when necessary.
• Conduct regular operational system checks and safety assessments to identify issues and mitigate potential risks.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate laboratory activities with organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain laboratory policies, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Understand and adhere to corporate safety standards and protocols.
• Foster a collaborative laboratory work environment.
• Train and mentor assigned laboratory staff to ensure competence and understanding of protocols.
• Seek opportunities for improvement in laboratory processes to boost productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.

• Experience in an engineering lab environment.
• Experience in Telecommunication, Data center, or Production environment.
• Experience with equipment cabinets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Attention to detail, high standards of accuracy, and good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Engineering lab, telecommunication, data center, production equipment, rack and stack.

• 2+ years of experience with an Associate's Degree or several years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in a laboratory management role, including installing equipment and managing inventory.

The role requires being in the office every day, with opportunities for work from home on Fridays. This position is integral to the management and smooth operations of onsite labs, providing a challenging and rewarding environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Annapolis,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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