Research Lab Manager, Quantum AI

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Facilities Management • $113,000 PA - $161,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Research Lab Manager role at Google oversees daily lab operations for quantum computers, focusing on facility build-outs and safety programs. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and permits, prioritizing tasks, communicating with stakeholders (internal/external, including municipalities and contractors), and collaborating with research scientists, engineers, and EHS teams. The role involves working on equipment and facility projects, supporting installations, developing safety procedures, space planning, and assisting with maintenance. The ideal candidate possesses significant experience managing industry labs with a deep understanding of safety regulations and various lab equipment.
Must have:
  • 5+ years industry lab management experience
  • Safety regulations & protocols expertise
  • Lab facility maintenance (vacuum, electrical, LN2)
  • Overseeing construction in R&D setting
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's degree (Vocational, Engineering, Physics)
  • Experience with PCW, CDA, N2, LN2, HEPA filters
  • CAD software proficiency (Onshape, Solidworks, etc.)
  • Troubleshooting vacuum, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical systems
  • Electro-mechanical measurement skills
  • Safety guidance for chemical processes and lab design
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience in managing an industry lab (e.g., semiconductor fabrication or hardware research facility).
  • Experience with safety regulations and protocols in a research environment.
  • Experience with maintenance of lab facilities with vacuum, electrical test systems, liquid nitrogen, and other hazards/chemicals.
  • Experience in overseeing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing construction in a research and development setting.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Vocational, Engineering, or Physics.
  • Experience in maintaining lab facilities infrastructure including process cooling water (PCW), Capacity Delivery Automation (CDA), N2, LN2 and HEPA filters with lean manufacturing or 5S operations in labs.
  • Experience with CAD software (e.g., Onshape, Solidworks, AutoCad, ProEngineer), carpentry machining, welding, brazing, soldering and other joining methods; power tools and CNCs.
  • Experience in troubleshooting vacuum, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical and software systems down to a block/board level.
  • Experience with electro-mechanical measurements (e.g., oscilloscopes, generators, calipers, etc.)
  • Ability to provide safety guidance for developing chemical processes, equipment, and laboratory design.

About the job

Google's custom-designed machines make up one of the largest and most powerful computing infrastructures in the world. The Hardware Testing Engineering team ensures that this cutting-edge equipment is reliable. In the R&D lab, you design test equipment for prototypes of our machinery and develop the protocols used to scale these tests for the entire global team. Working closely with design engineers, you give input on designs to improve our hardware until you're sure it meets Google's standards of quality and reliability.

In this role, you will oversee daily lab operations with a focus on coordinating facility build outs and implementing safety programs. You will be responsible for maintaining the robust and varied facilities for quantum computers, ensuring equipment is serviced in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and in compliance with related permits. You will prioritize tasks while communicating with internal and external stakeholders. You will interface with local municipalities, contractors, research scientists, engineers and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) teams.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $113,000-$161,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Work with technicians and engineers on equipment and facility related projects, maintenance, shutdowns, and emergencies.
  • Support equipment installation by translating technical documentation and working with vendors to provide site-ready infrastructure.
  • Support the development and enforcement of operational procedures for laboratory safety and hazards.
  • Work on space planning of equipment with necessary utilities and supporting infrastructure.
  • Assist the facilities team with equipment maintenance procedures and service agreements in a high-tech environment.

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