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Lab Manager

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Flex

Lab Manager

Shanghai, China

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Lab Manager located in Shanghai Zhang Jiang .

Reporting to the Business Operations Sr. Manger , the Lab Manager role involves the management of several labs in Shanghai design center.

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The Laboratory Manager plays a vital role in the overall safety of the laboratory and is responsible for managing the operations of the lab, This is an exciting opportunity to work together with many technical experts in the delivery of customer focused products and services to support China automotive business. the laboratory manager will manage several world class labs such as Environme nt Lab, EMI/EMC lab, Lighti ng L ab, Dark Room, Wireless Lab, 3D Printing Lab, Mini Assembly Lab, Automotive Lab, User experience Lab, Test development Lab, Mechanical Lab, EE lab and so on.

What a typical day looks like :
  • Oversee laboratory safety and ensures that the laboratory remains in compliance with all local, nation and related regulations. In cases where non-compliance is found, documents the instances as well as how they were abated.
  • Forecast and do the public consumables management
  • Collect lab owners' requirement and plan to implement, as the interface to office manager in the lab demand changes such as lab relocation
  • Lab instruments and equipment management includes but not limit to Equipment calibration, Coordination and management of lab internal resources, Chamber booking.
  • Equipment maintenance, repair, and scrap, ensure all instrumentations/equipment is functioning properly.
  • Ensures lab users have been trained on the correct use of the lab equipment, in addition to mentoring and disciplining lab users for not following safety policies/procedures that have been established for the lab.
  • Quarterly Fixed Assets (CAPEX) forecast and Fixed Assets management includes Wishlist collection, judgement of whether reuse of the existing equipment, tracking the Fixed Assets approval and purchasing.
  • Laboratory system construction such as CNAS ISO 17025 and so on
The experience we're looking to add to our team :
  • Bachelor's degree and above with engineering background
  • Solid knowledge and hands-on experience on Test instruments and machines.
  • Strong managerial abilities and at least 3 years of experience in lab management
  • Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Has experience in laboratory system construction
  • Good self-organization.
  • Good skills in written English.
  • Good at office tools, able to produce high quality records/proposals/analysis reports.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Social Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
Job Category
Design, Process & Technology Engineering

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: Flex-WD201669
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Unconscious Bias Training