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Fab Lab Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... the Avantor's Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing ... Manage and deliver productionmaterialsand consumables tolocations throughout the Faband Sub-Fab.

We believe our team and lab can build anything. We've set up 3D printers, a wide array of ... About the Team The Fab Software team builds the product that runs our entire fab-a central web app ...

... Fab process and yield issues. Major Areas of Accountability : * Perform high volume routine SEM, ... Manage assigned samples within the imaging queue and complete highpriority requests within required ...

Process Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

Test Lab Support * Conduct electrical, parametric, and reliability testing according to defined ... fab experience highly desired. * Ability to manage various tasks in each schedule. * Ability to ...

Test Lab Support * Conduct electrical, parametric, and reliability testing according to defined ... fab experience highly desired. * Ability to manage various tasks in each schedule. * Ability to ...

Infrastructure Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$125K - $195K/yr

... manage the on-prem backend infrastructure that powers our small, fast semiconductor fab. This is a ... and a lab/office. Compensation: Atomic Semi is committed to fair and equitable compensation ...

Senior Plumbing Estimator

Randolph, MA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Manage multiple concurrent estimates with tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality ... Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff, CostX, FAB EST or Timberline/Sage Estimating * Prior experience ...

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How much do fab lab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for fab lab manager in the United States is $91,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Fab Lab Manager do?

A Fab Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of a Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab), ensuring that equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines are maintained and accessible. They provide training, supervise users, and support innovation by assisting with design and prototyping. Additionally, they manage inventory, enforce safety protocols, and often collaborate on educational or community projects. Their role bridges technology, education, and creativity to foster hands-on learning and development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fab Lab Manager position, and why are they important?

A successful Fab Lab Manager requires strong technical expertise in digital fabrication, prototyping, and equipment maintenance, typically supported by experience in engineering, design, or a related field. Familiarity with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and knowledge of safety protocols and makerspace management systems is essential. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and teaching skills help them effectively support users and foster a collaborative environment. These abilities are crucial for ensuring lab safety, maximizing resource utilization, and nurturing innovation among diverse users.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Fab Lab Manager?

A Fab Lab Manager's daily responsibilities often include maintaining and troubleshooting digital fabrication equipment, overseeing lab safety protocols, and providing technical assistance or training to lab users. They also manage inventory of materials and tools, coordinate schedules for classes or group projects, and may develop workshops or community outreach initiatives. Collaboration with faculty, students, and external partners is common to support multidisciplinary innovation and learning. This dynamic role requires adaptability and strong organizational skills to ensure the smooth operation of the lab each day.

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Fabrication Support Specialist

Fabrication Support Specialist

Avantor Inc.

Hillsboro, OR • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Avantor rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 90 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the supervisor of site services and will work closely with the Avantor's Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Hourly Rate: $21

Shift:7 am - 7 pm, Sunday - Tuesday, and every other Wednesday

Location:Hillsboro, OR

Benefits:

  • Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)

  • Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), and Company paid holidays,

  • Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount, and yearly merit increase opportunities.

  • Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance,

  • Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products.

What we're looking for:

  • Education: High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree or related experience preferred.

  • Experience: 2+ years equivalent experience in material handling/inventory replenishment or customer service.

  • Collaboration Tool:Intermediate to Advanced computer/smartphoneskills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Troubleshooting experience a plus.

  • Spill containment training, IMDG,LOTOand OSHA Right to Knowexperience/certificationsa plus.

  • Valid Driver's License andreliabletransportation is preferred

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

In this role you will:

  • Operate within Class 1 cleanroom environments,adhering to strict safety and contamination control protocols.

  • Understand and follow Fab protocols, including gowning procedures, material handling, and environmental safety standards.

  • Prepare shipping documentation and ensure packaging meets regulatory and customer-specific requirements.

  • Manage consigned, non-consigned, customer-owned, and 3rd-party inventory on-site.

  • Support cost-saving initiatives and provide daily customer service to ensure uninterrupted Fab operations.

  • Monitor andprocess ordersusing Intel'sorderingsystem.

  • Meet safety, quality, and revenue goals.

  • Manage and deliver productionmaterialsand consumables tolocations throughout the Faband Sub-Fab.

  • Interface with IntelEngineers and Techniciansonmaterialorder requirements andpreventative maintenanceschedules.

  • Ensure proper labeling, storage, handling,and transferof chemicalsand materialsin accordance with Intel standards.

  • Leverage Intel-supplied systems to oversee inventory and monitor material consumption efficiently.

  • Track material requests in the Intel SharePoint system to guarantee timely delivery for preventative maintenance tasks.

  • Conduct routine maintenance on Sub-Fab machines while strictly adhering to Intel's process and safety protocols to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

  • Partner with other team members to safely and efficiently carry out preventative maintenance on tools, ensuring compliance with established procedures.

  • Conduct inventory audits and oversee stock management across Fab and Sub-Fab locations to maintain accuracy and operational efficiency.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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At Avantor, our ICARE Values are our core set of principles that guide and focus the Company's strategy.: Innovation; customer centric; accountability; respect; excellence! Avantor is committed to creating a fully inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and provides equitable opportunities for all associates to grow and succeed. While setting science in motion our employees can join employee focus groups.

Industry

Chemical manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Radnor, PA, US

Year founded

1904

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