Staff Lab Manager
Location: College Park, Maryland, United States/Bothell, WA
Onsite
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.
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.
You’d be a good fit with:
- 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
You’d be a great fit with:
- 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
Location: This role is based onsite at our facility in College Park, MD or Bothell, WA (College Park, MD is preferred).
Travel: Starting with <50% to get up to speed and familiar with all the lab spaces, but decreasing to ~25% travel normally
Job ID: 1200
The approximate base salary range for this position is $123,191 - $161,289. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.
Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
