R&D Lab Operations Manager

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to create an abundant and decarbonized material future. Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels. 

As an R&D Lab Operations Manager, you will support development efforts by a diverse team of engineers and technicians building a world-changing product to decarbonize our vital industrial sectors.

You will report to the Director of Cell Testing and will be based in Natick, MA.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead operations across testing platforms to deliver fast cycles of learning and data fidelity
• Manage team of technicians executing daily electrochemical cell builds
• Create and maintain inventory management systems for electrochemical cell materials and general laboratory supplies
• Champion 5S organizational practices
• Develop and maintain scheduling tool for cross-platform cell testing activities
• Identify gaps in team capabilities to ensure sufficient staffing

PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, science, or technical field
• 5+ years as an engineer, project, or program manager
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experienced and comfortable collaborating with executives, scientists, and engineers
• Proficient with typical desktop and web applications
• Startup experience a plus
• Passionate for decarbonization

Employee Benefits

Electric Hydrogen offers the best benefits possible. We pay 100% of all employees' health/dental/vision/disability insurance premiums and 100% of the premium for their immediate family. This is for all of our full-time employees. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. We also offer a generous 401k match and unlimited time-off.

COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!