Lab Manager, Photonics and Semiconductors

Ayar Labs • San Jose, CA

4d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Lab Manager, the Lab Manager keeps Ayar's laboratories and cleanrooms running safely, efficiently, and ready for the operations and engineering teams that depend on them. This is a hands-on role focused on the day-to-day operation of the labs — equipment, supplies, safety, and maintenance — while supporting the Senior Lab Manager on resource planning and lab expansion. You will be the primary point of contact for lab operations across our facilities and will partner closely with engineering, operations, IT, and outside vendors to make sure every lab requirement is met and aligned with company goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry and laboratory management.
• Previous industry work experience in a cleanroom and semiconductor laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems (electrical, CDA, vacuum, pumps, etc.), with the ability to install and maintain lab equipment.
• A strong commitment to laboratory safety and adherence to compliance and regulatory standards for hazardous materials and waste.
• Proven ability to manage lab business processes — inventory, asset management, supply procurement, and documentation.
• Associate's in a technical or science field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to keep the labs aligned with company goals.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily operation, health, and care of Ayar Labs' laboratory and cleanroom facilities, serving as a primary point of contact for lab operations across office locations.
• Coordinate routine preventative maintenance, service, annual calibrations, and certifications for all laboratory and related facility equipment (CDA system, vacuum system, pumps, and more), and manage the acquisition, installation, and qualification of new lab equipment.
• Run laboratory supply procurement end to end — forecasting, quotations, purchase orders, invoicing, and logistics — and receive, log, and store all incoming supplies and reagents, including bulk compressed gases, chemicals, and consumables.
• Help facilitate safety committee meetings and ensure compliance with all applicable safety rules and regulations, including the proper handling, secure storage, and timely disposal of chemical and biohazard waste.
• Develop and implement policies, standard operating procedures, training, and standards for lab operations, and maintain the supporting business systems (inventory, asset management, documentation).
• Partner with the Senior Lab Manager, finance, and engineering on lab resource planning, fixed-asset forecasting, and the scoping, design, and deployment of new lab equipment and stations.
• Manage laboratory facilities support work — contractor and vendor services, equipment maintenance, and document retention — liaising with IT and facilities contractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree