Job#: 3011142
Job Description:
Job Title: SINteL Lab Manager - Systems Integration Lab Manager
Employment Type: Contract 1/5/25 - 12/31/26
Position Overview
The SINteL Lab Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness, functionality, and continuous improvement of a technical lab environment. This position is focused on lab operations rather than engineering team management and requires a hands-on, proactive approach to supporting users, maintaining equipment, and optimizing lab resources.
Key Responsibilities
Facility & Equipment Management
- Oversee lab cleanliness, organization, and maintenance.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and coordinate repairs.
- Manage equipment schedules and ensure operational readiness.
Resource & Consumable Management
- Establish and maintain inventory of lab consumables and components.
- Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.
- Maintain inventory documentation via SharePoint.
User Support & Coordination
- Provide daily on-site technical and logistical support.
- Assist with space setup, soldering, wire fabrication, and general technical tasks.
- Manage scheduling of test benches and lab equipment.
Strategic Planning & Needs Assessment
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of lab and user needs.
- Develop actionable plans to address requirements.
- Propose annual lab improvement plans with cost and timeline estimates.
Fleet & Vehicle Management
- Manage department test vehicle usage via the Fleet Management System (FMS).
- Facilitate access for authorized personnel and act as sub-coordinator for vehicle-related activities.
Project Objectives
- Maintain lab equipment in optimal working condition.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized lab environment.
- Establish and sustain consumables inventory.
- Provide consistent on-site user support.
- Develop and implement strategic lab improvement initiatives.
- Optimize scheduling of lab resources and test vehicles.
Functional Requirements
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform hands-on fixes, coordinate technical support, and manage repair services. Document work orders and maintenance status.
- Lab Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized lab space.
- Inventory Management: Create and maintain consumables inventory documentation.
- Needs Assessment: Evaluate lab conditions and user requirements; report findings to the SINteL team.
- Consumables Replenishment: Monitor and restock lab supplies as needed.
- User Support: Provide daily on-site assistance including technical tasks and space management.
- Planning: Develop plans to meet user needs and propose future lab improvements.
- Scheduling: Manage access to lab equipment and test benches.
- Vehicle Coordination: Oversee test vehicle usage and access within FMS.
Qualifications
- Experience in lab operations, technical support, or facilities management.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform basic technical tasks (e.g., soldering, wiring).
- Familiarity with inventory systems and scheduling tools.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
