Lab Manager

Job#: 2083145

Job Description:

Apex Systems is hiring a Lab Manager for a contract role in Pasadena.

This is a 1 year engagement with potential to extend to two years.

Our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are looking for a motivated Lab Manager Technician to join our team, whose role will be to support our engineering and research teams. We are specifically looking for candidates with lab management and electronics technician experience. The chosen candidate will work with a cross functional team of researchers and engineers to support the daily operations of labs and facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, stage, set up, organize, and/or track equipment, parts, and lab spaces so that users perform research tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Support researchers and engineers on daily operations
• Procure new equipment, facility amenities, and manage lab space improvements
• Build, troubleshoot, rework, and repair prototypes containing electrical, optical, and mechanical components
• Support planning and project requirements when needed
• Coordinate services to ensure labs are cleaned and maintained

Required Characteristics:

• Associates degree or relevant professional technician experience with electrical and/or mechanical products
• 3+ years of experience as a hands-on lab technician or lab manager working directly with engineers in the consumer electronics, optics, biomedical, wearables, or research industry
• Experience with lab equipment such as electrical measurement and rework equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering equipment), 3D printers, laser cutters, Keyence optical inspection tools
• Ability to solder and rework electronic components and cables, including fine pitched SMTs
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and personal management skills
• Computer proficiency, including spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets)

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in both electrical and mechanical engineering or related field highly desirable
• Operations and/or Project Planning experience
• Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

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.