Lab Manager
Do you want to play a key role in driving forward Pragmatic's emerging technology? If you are driven, ambitious and have a strong background in Lab Management, we would love to hear from you!
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Overview
Pragmatic is seeking Lab Manager to take over responsibility for our growing electronics & reliability lab in Cambridge. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the Cambridge lab, in particular the day to day scheduling of work on tools, health & safety, and equipment maintenance & calibration.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Line manage and grows a team of lab technicians and planners
- Manage the budget and track spending for the lab, including consumables, maintenance, and development projects.
- Ensure the lab is a safe, efficient, and pleasant place to work.
- Develop & review procedures for how to operate lab equipment, perform maintenance, and assemble prototypes. And ensure they are followed. .
- Take experiment plans submitted by engineers and work them into a schedule of tasks for the lab team
- Develop & maintain schedules for calibration, maintenance, and training.
- Work closely with suppliers arrange equipment installation, maintenance, calibration, and training.
- Take a proactive approach to resolving issues, tackling problems, and learning about new systems.
Qualifications and training
- GCSE Grade “C” equivalent or better in English, Maths, IT and a Science subject
- Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience as an electronics lab technician or managing a lab
- Demonstrable knowledge of lean six sigma, it’s principles, and how to implement it. A strong understanding of electronics and its core principles.
- Knowledge of ESD and Health & Safety; best practices and regulatory requirements.
- A strong ability to work to tight deadlines and progress multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and part of a team.
- Exceptional organisational skills.
- An enthusiasm for engineering, electronics, and learning.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Previous experience managing a team.
- Demonstrable experience in handling lab equipment’s such as oscilloscope, power supply, function generator. Etc
- The ability to follow technical documents electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics is an added advantage
- Team
- Technology
- Locations
- Cambridge
- Employment type
- Full-time
Reward and Benefits
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Private Medical Insurance
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BUPA Cash Plan
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Death in Service
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Income Protection
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Various Subscriptions
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Mental health first aiders
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Flu vaccinations
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Lifestyle benefits
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Visa fee reimbursement
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Recruitment bonus scheme
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Social events
Our Culture
At Pragmatic, we have a highly skilled, passionate and driven team from diverse backgrounds. We have employees from over a dozen countries, covering 5 continents. The company culture is one that promotes an open and collaborative environment where everyone’s input is valued. Our employees feel fortunate to work in such an innovative and inspiring place, with a talented and dedicated team all focused on reinventing electronics to address real world challenges.
Lab Manager
Do you want to play a key role in driving forward Pragmatic's emerging technology? If you are driven, ambitious and have a strong background in Lab Management, we would love to hear from you!
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