Lab Coordinator

Shinkei•El Segundo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Lab Coordinator to support daily operations of our robotics test lab. This role is responsible for coordinating fish procurement and inventory, managing test room scheduling, maintaining lab infrastructure and equipment, and ensuring operational readiness for engineering testing and on-site demonstrations. The position is 100% on-site at our El Segundo facility during standard business hours and requires both administrative coordination and hands-on participation in lab operations, including fish intake and facility upkeep.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in lab operations, facilities coordination, operations management, or similar environment
Strong organizational and scheduling skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to create and maintain basic inventory management systems
Ability to create and maintain clear documentation and SOPs
Experience with task management and scheduling tools (Asana preferred)
Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
Willingness to work in wet, cold, and physically demanding environments
Comfortable handling live and dead fish, including processing and post-test clean-up
Proactive mindset and communication style to ensure prioritization, schedule, and status are mutually understood

Responsibilities

Coordinate live and dead fish ordering requests and delivery to ensure availability for scheduled testing
Manage frozen fish inventory, ensure consistent labeling, and maintain quantities required for scheduled and unplanned uses
Establish organization and maintain stock of Test Operations consumables and Test Engineering articles, assets, and parts
Own scheduling, prioritization, and cross-team coordination of Test Operation activities utilizing shared assets
Coordinate and prepare Test Operations for investor, customer, and executive demonstrations
Maintain overall cleanliness/sanitation, organization, and operational readiness of the test lab
Manage equipment calibration schedules and maintain accurate calibration records
Maintain and oversee shared development resources, including 3D printers
Coordinate building facilities needs, including maintenance requests and vendor access
Develop, document, and maintain Test Operations standard operating procedures (SOP)
Direct and coordinate interns to support lab operations, inventory management, and upkeep
Personally assist with fish intake, handling, inventory management, and cleanup as needed
Serve as the central coordination point between other departments and Test Operations/Engineering