Lab Manager

About Neuralink: We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world. Team Description: The Lab Manager is an individual contributor within the Logistics organization responsible for the day-to-day operational management of Neuralink's South San Francisco laboratory and engineering spaces. Acting as the primary owner of lab operations, this role partners closely with Engineering, Research, Facilities, Safety, Security, and Logistics teams to ensure laboratories, prototyping areas, storage spaces, and shared work environments remain safe, organized, compliant, and operationally ready. The Lab Manager oversees space utilization, inventory and consumables management, equipment coordination, vendor support, facility readiness, and operational process improvements while providing hands-on support for evolving business needs. As the South San Francisco site continues to scale, this role will help establish the foundation for a dedicated Lab Management function by developing standardized systems, workflows, and best practices that enable efficient growth and support increasingly complex laboratory operations. Job Description and Responsibilities: The Lab Manager serves as the primary operational owner for Neuralink's South San Francisco laboratory facility, ensuring teams have the resources, infrastructure, and support needed to execute their work effectively. This role combines facility stewardship, operational coordination, and hands-on execution to support a rapidly evolving environment where research, engineering, and prototyping activities occur simultaneously. The successful candidate will drive organization, accountability, and continuous improvement across the site by coordinating projects, managing operational priorities, maintaining critical systems and resources, and serving as a central point of contact for day-to-day laboratory needs. This position requires a proactive, service-oriented mindset and the ability to navigate changing priorities while supporting the growth and long-term scalability of the facility. The Lab Manager will:  Daily Operations & Space Management * Manage daily operations of laboratory, engineering, and prototyping spaces to ensure teams have a safe, organized, and productive working environment. * Own lab organization standards, including storage systems, workspace layouts, equipment locations, and inventory controls. * Lead laboratory organization initiatives, workspace reconfigurations, equipment relocations, and internal move projects. * Monitor facility readiness and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, utilization, organization, and user experience. Facilities & Vendor Coordination * Coordinate laboratory setup activities, equipment installations, space expansions, and facility improvement projects. * Coordinate preventive maintenance, equipment servicing, vendor visits, contractor access, and facility-related work orders. * Support audits, inspections, corrective actions, and documentation requests in partnership with Safety, Quality, and Legal teams. Inventory, Procurement & Logistics * Track and replenish consumables, PPE, tooling, chemicals, and operational supplies while maintaining accurate inventory records. * Support procurement activities, purchase requests, receiving operations, asset tracking, and inventory reconciliation efforts. * Assist with shipping, receiving, material handling, and other logistics-related activities supporting engineering and research programs. Compliance & Documentation * Maintain compliance with safety programs, chemical management requirements, waste disposal procedures, and internal operational standards. * Create and maintain SOPs, training materials, signage, and documentation to support consistent lab operations. Cross-functional Partnership & Escalation * Partner with Facilities, Safety, Security, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to resolve operational issues and support business needs. * Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day laboratory operational needs, escalating issues and driving resolutions as required. * Provide operational support during periods of rapid growth, construction activities, changing priorities, and evolving facility requirements. Required Qualifications Background & Physical Requirements * High school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. * Valid driver's license. * Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 50 lbs. Skills & Competencies * Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced startup environment. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Comfortable working cross-functionally with technical, operational, and facilities teams. * Ability to maintain organization and operational consistency across multiple shared spaces. * Hands-on mindset with willingness to support both strategic and day-to-day operational tasks. Preferred Qualifications Technical Workspace Experience * Prior experience managing laboratory, prototyping, R&D, manufacturing, or other technical workspaces. * Experience supporting engineering, robotics, medical devices, biotech, or other highly-regulated environments. * Experience supporting new facility builds, laboratory expansions, workspace reconfigurations, or site scaling efforts. Systems & Tools * Experience with inventory management systems, ERP software, CMMS platforms, asset tracking tools, or other operational management systems. * Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, facilities projects, equipment installations, or preventative maintenance programs. Safety & Compliance * Familiarity with laboratory safety programs, EHS coordination, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, chemical inventory management, or hazardous waste procedures. Process Improvement & Documentation * Experience developing SOPs, training documentation, operational workflows, or organizational standards. * Demonstrated ability to improve operational processes, optimize space utilization, and maintain high organizational standards.  Execution & Problem-Solving * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Proven ability to independently manage projects and drive operational initiatives from planning through execution. Additional Requirements * May require travel. Expected Compensation: The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees’ success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees. Base Salary Range: $68,000—$91,000 USD What We Offer: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below. * An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields * Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact * Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan * Paid holidays * Commuter benefits * Meals provided * Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded * 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours * Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded * Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Lab Manager R&D & Operations · Uppsala About the role At Navinci, we are passionate about understanding biology and disease at a deeper level. We develop technologies and applications that help researchers study proteins, signaling pathways, cellular biology, and molecular mechanisms directly in biological samples. Our work spans tissue and cell-based systems and increasingly combines information from multiple technologies and data types to generate richer biological insight. We collaborate with leading academic groups, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical partners worldwide to advance research and translational science. We are now looking for an experienced and hands-on Lab Manager to take overall responsibility for our laboratories, infrastructure, equipment, and operational support functions. This is a senior role with broad responsibility across laboratory operations, safety, facilities, equipment, and support for both R&D and production activities. Success in this role requires someone who enjoys combining strategic with practical laboratory work. You will be an important part of keeping our laboratories running efficiently while actively contributing to daily operations. What you will doLaboratory Operations & Facilities Maintain a well-organized, safe, and efficient laboratory environment Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory SOPs, instructions, and operational procedures Coordinate facility maintenance, service agreements, and landlord relations Oversee cleaning services and support infrastructure improvements Ensure laboratory resources are available to support R&D activities Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Lead and drive continuous EHS improvements across the organization Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards, biosafety requirements, and regulatory obligations Manage REACH and CLP related activities Create and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Act as the primary contact for inspections Conduct safety inspections and follow up on corrective actions Equipment Management Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, serviced, calibrated, and operating effectively Coordinate external service providers and maintenance activities Maintain equipment records, service logs, and calibration schedules Evaluate and implement new equipment and laboratory tools when needed Inventory & Procurement Manage inventory of reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies Develop and maintain efficient stock management systems Coordinate purchasing and supplier relationships Ensure uninterrupted laboratory workflows while optimizing costs Laboratory Support Support scientists and production personnel with laboratory operations Assist with laboratory setup, optimization, and workflow improvements Coordinate laboratory resources to support project priorities and production timelines Act as a key point of contact for laboratory-related questions and operational support Cell Culture & Tissue Sectioning Take overall responsibility for cell culture laboratory functionality and equipment Propagate and maintain mammalian cell lines Produce and QC slides and materials for R&D and quality control activities Oversee tissue sectioning workflows and quality standards Ensure reproducibility, training, and continuous improvement of sectioning procedures Training & Leadership Train and onboard new employees in laboratory procedures, equipment usage, and safety practices Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement Coordinate laboratory responsibilities and ensure compliance with established procedures Must-have qualifications MSc in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Life Science, or a related field (we also accept PhDs) Several years of laboratory experience in an industrial, academic, or healthcare setting Hands-on experience working in laboratory operations and support functions Experience with mammalian cell culture Experience with laboratory safety systems Experience managing laboratory equipment, maintenance, and service providers Strong organizational and project coordination skills Fluent in English, written and spoken Experience in most of the following areas Laboratory facility management Tissue sectioning and sample preparation Laboratory documentation Procurement and supplier management Scientific equipment qualification, maintenance, and calibration Change management and operational improvement projects Supporting both R&D and production environments Who you are Structured, organized, and dependable Hands-on and comfortable working in the laboratory on a daily basis Proactive and solution-oriented An excellent communicator who enjoys working with different functions across the company Comfortable balancing long-term planning with operational execution Driven to create efficient processes Flexible and willing to support the team where needed Motivated by enabling others to do great science Location: Uppsala, Sweden Department: R&D Employment type: Full-time