Safety Lab Manager, AWS Health & Safety

Amazon • Kent, WA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a Safety Innovation Laboratory Lab Manager to join the Global
Safety Engineering team. This position will be mainly be located in and
responsible for the development and management of the premier AWS Safety
Innovation Laboratory space in Kent, Washington as well as coordinating
prototype deployments at other AWS locations in the region.

On this team you will wear many hats, work smart, and iterate quickly. We’re
looking for someone who can define a vision for technical safety opportunities
and then execute on that vision. Successful applicants will have a strong and
technically oriented background in the management of research equipment,
managing laboratory safety programs, running lab facilities/construction
projects, advancing lab standards, and partnering with engineers, members of the
H&S Programs team, and lab technicians. Successful applicants will have
experience defining problems, leading cross-functional teams, and communicating
with a large number of stakeholders, including written and oral communications
with senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field
• Experience managing lab resources, equipment, and supplies
• Proficient in a broad range of tools, equipment, and lab techniques

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
• Proven track record of aligning stakeholders and delivering results on time

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, build-out, and relocation of equipment or area within the safety lab, meeting the schedule and programmatic needs of the business
• Work with 3rd party test agencies to test and validate equipment/products to be used within AWS Data Centers.
• Create, publicize, and enforce laboratory procedures and cleanliness/organization standards, partnering with outside consultants when necessary. Organize and set standards for lab operations with the Design for Safety laboratory space. This includes designing workflows for efficiency, compliance, and output.
• Develop and implement test plans, trial plans, and Design of Experiments (DOE’s) for new equipment & processes
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to establish and follow work instructions and test and procedures.
• Work with risk and safety partners to ensure that regional laboratory safety program are compliant, employees are trained where needed, and records are organized and filed.
• Respond to and delegate day-to-day requests and issues in a timely and effective manner. Plan and coordinate with the Global Safety Engineering team, H&S Programs team, and hardware engineers on equipment and facility related requests.
• Analyze and synthesize data - create reports, dashboards, and presentations to convey information across the organization.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level