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Lab Manager (Industrial Robotics and Automation)

Intrinsic

Intrinsic

Mountain View, CA, USA
USD 128k-136k / year + Equity
Posted on May 1, 2025

Intrinsic is Alphabet’s bet aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI, perception and simulation will redefine what’s possible for industrial robotics in the near future – with software and data at the core.

Our mission is to make industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a dynamic team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.

Role

The Lab Manager will play a critical role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for our engineering and research teams. This position requires strong organizational skills, experience in inventory management, and the ability to work effectively with vendors and suppliers. Experience with industrial equipment, while not required, is a plus.

How your work moves the mission forward

  • You help build and maintain a highly efficient working environment and team culture.
  • You ensure and efficient resource flow: By expertly managing shipping, receiving, and inventory, this role guarantees that the necessary mechanical and electrical components are readily available when needed. This streamlined process minimizes delays in the lab, allowing the engineering and build teams to focus on innovation and the rapid development
  • You contribute to timely project completion and customer deliveries: Efficient logistics and on-site installation support directly impact the speed at which your company can complete projects and deliver solutions to our customers.
  • You play an essential role in running operations at our lab and office buildings.

Skills you will need to be successful

  • Proven experience in a lab management or similar role
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in inventory management systems.
  • Experience working with industrial equipment

Skills that will differentiate your candidacy

  • Previous experience working in the area of industrial robotics and automation
  • OSHA forklift certification
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (docs, sheets, etc.)
  • Knowledge of lab safety regulations and procedures (ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA R15.06, etc)

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $128,000 - $136,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

At Intrinsic, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at: candidate-support@intrinsic.ai.