Staff Lab Manager

IonQ•College Park, MD

42d•$123,191 - $161,289•Onsite

About The Position

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. We are looking for our first Lab Manager. As a Lab Manager, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.

Requirements

8+ years experience managing cutting edge optics, laser, or chip lab and/or cleanroom environments
5+ years experience managing contractors or maintenance workers
Training in 5S
Passion for organization and cleanliness

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with facilities for specialized equipment, such as central offices for telecom equipment, data centers, or high performance computing systems.
Experience developing safety policies according to OHS and HSE guidelines.
A love of building and fixing things

Responsibilities

Capture and maintain the lab requirements, specifications, and documentation for installing and operating IonQ quantum computers
Manage lab equipment maintenance and testing schedule, maintain inventory of lab consumables and spare parts, and coordinate with outside contractors as needed
Develop and own lab space plans based on input from the technical teams and coordination with the Facilities Team.
Design and own lab space floorplans and present to executives when needed.
Partner with the Facilities Team to meet service level objectives, including 24/7 on call and day-to-day management of lab spaces.
Investigate accidents, create incident reports, and develop plans to prevent similar accidents.
Coordinate with the technical team to proactively upgrade lab space as necessary to support new requirements; own change control for resulting documentation.
Support cross-functionally the decommissioning of systems.
Create, maintain, and enforce lab policies.
Benchmark, monitor, and improve lab environment.
Manage and track lab equipment and partner with Facilities and EHS Teams for calibration.
Partner with Facilities, Marketing, and Technical Teams for lab tours.
Consolidate and provide input for future lab space requirements as part of AOP.