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About DXC

DXC helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world's largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy servicesto drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across theirIT estates.

Our more than 125,000 people in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver transformative technologies to ensure the success, safety and well-being of businesses and people around the world. By combining strengths and expertise globally, we create solutions and deliver greater outcomes for customers across their entire IT estate. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues atDXC.com.

About the Role

The Garage Lab Specialist is a vendor-provided resource responsible for managing the makerspace and lab operations at a Microsoft Garage site. This role supports innovation programming, ensures safe and efficient lab operations, and serves as the primary liaison between the vendor (DXC) and Microsoft stakeholders. The Lab Specialist plays a critical role in enabling hands-on learning, supporting AI skilling initiatives, and maintaining service-level excellence in alignment with Microsoft Garage goals.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Operations & Safety

• Maintain and manage all makerspace equipment and tooling.
• Enforce safety protocols and provide training for equipment usage.
• Oversee inventory tracking and procurement coordination.
• Ensure compliance with Microsoft EHS standards and documentation practices.

Program & Event Support

• Support the planning and execution of Garage events, hackathons, and workshops.
• Manage logistics, setup, and breakdown for technical programming.
• Act as the on-site contact for participants and stakeholders during events.

Technical Skilling & Innovation Enablement

• Champion the SkillUp AI initiative by delivering hands-on workshops and demos.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design experiential learning opportunities.
• Track engagement and continuously improve offerings based on feedback.

Vendor Management & Reporting

• Coordinate with DXC and Microsoft Garage Leads to meet service-level expectations.
• Report on lab usage, performance metrics, and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment between contract obligations and day-to-day lab operations.

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Evaluate and improve lab workflows and user experience.
• Maintain clear documentation of best practices and training materials.
• Use Microsoft 365 and project tracking tools to manage lab operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with makerspace tools (e.g., 3D printers, CNC machines, soldering).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills under time constraints.
• Experience supporting technical events and workshops.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and project tracking platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or related field.
• Certification in lab safety or facilities management (e.g., OSHA).
• Experience in vendor or managed service environments.
• Exposure to innovation labs or R&D settings.
• Certifications in Agile, PMP, or process improvement methodologies.
• Technical credentials in AI, data science, or emerging technologies.

Why DXC? / Life at DXC

DXC is an employer of choice with strong values, and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We inspire and take care of our people. We work to create a culture of learning,diversity and inclusionand are dedicated to strongethicsandcorporate citizenship. DXC is where brilliant people seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

Additional Information-

If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto Rico

DXC Technology is anEqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age or genetic information. DXC's commitment to diversity and inclusive selection practices includes ensuring qualified long-term unemployed job seekers receive equal consideration for employment. View postings below.

We participate in E-Verify. In addition to the posters already identified, DXC provides access to prospective employees for theFederal Minimum Wage Poster, Federal Polygraph Protection Act Poster as well as any state or locality specific applicant posters. To access the postings in the link below, select your state to view all applicable federal, state and locality postings. Postings are available in English, and in Spanish, where required. View postings below.

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Please note: DXC will respond only to requests for accommodations due to a disability.

Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is availablehere.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto Rico

DXC Technology Company (DXC) is anEqual Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. View postings below.

We participate in E-Verify. In addition to the posters already identified, DXC provides access to prospective employees for theFederal Minimum Wage Poster, Federal Polygraph Protection Act Poster as well as any state or locality specific applicant posters. To access the postings in the link below, select your state to view all applicable federal, state and locality postings. Postings are available in English, and in Spanish, where required. View postings below.

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Disability Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or a wounded warrior and you are unable or limited in your ability to access or use this site as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us viaemail.

Please note: DXC will respond only to requests for accommodations due to a disability.

Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is availablehere.