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MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lab Manager

Lexington, MA · On-site

The Lab Manager will work closely with technical staff, project leads, and facilities/security ... Managing inventory to ensure required parts and materials are available when needed * Ensuring all ...

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lab Manager

Lexington, MA · On-site

The Lab Manager will work closely with technical staff, project leads, and facilities/security ... Managing inventory to ensure required parts and materials are available when needed * Ensuring all ...

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Lab Manager

Boston, MA

$88K - $110K/yr

The Lab Manager role is responsible for facilitating a senior faculty member's research program ... Experience managing or facilitating data transfer or materials transfer agreements * A minimum of ...

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EHS and Lab Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$110K/yr

Manage company permitting (EPA, Medical Waste, Hazardous Materials, and Waste) and ensure full ... Facilitate lab layout design with client input for safe and efficient workflow. * Ensure all ...

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EHS and Lab Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$90K - $122K/yr

Manage company permitting (EPA, Medical Waste, Hazardous Materials, and Waste) and ensure full ... Facilitate lab layout design with client input for safe and efficient workflow. * Ensure all ...

Jenike and Johanson Inc

Lab Technician

Tyngsboro, MA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Communicate well throughout each testing project to inform Lab Manager and Engineers of important ... Hazardous materials experience is a plus. Samples range from harmless food products to hazardous ...

Jenike and Johanson Inc

Lab Technician

Tyngsboro, MA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Communicate well throughout each testing project to inform Lab Manager and Engineers of important ... Hazardous materials experience is a plus. Samples range from harmless food products to hazardous ...

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How much do materials lab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for materials lab manager in Boston, MA is $99,906.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,000.00 and $120,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is a materials lab manager a stressful job?

A materials lab manager's job can be stressful due to the need to meet strict quality standards, manage safety protocols, and oversee testing schedules. The role often requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, which can contribute to work-related stress.

What is the difference between Materials Lab Manager vs Materials Technician?

CriteriaMaterials Lab ManagerMaterials Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in materials science, engineering, or related field; often some management experienceAssociate's or bachelor's degree; technical training in materials testing
Work EnvironmentOversees laboratory operations, manages staff, and ensures compliancePerforms testing and analysis of materials under supervision
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, construction, aerospace industriesCommonly employed in labs for testing materials' properties

The Materials Lab Manager typically oversees laboratory operations, manages staff, and ensures quality standards, requiring more experience and management skills. In contrast, the Materials Technician focuses on conducting tests and analyzing materials, often with technical training. Both roles are essential in industries like manufacturing and construction, but the manager has broader responsibilities and leadership duties.

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Lab Manager

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Strategic and Long-Range Communications Group (Group 61) develops new system concepts and techniques to support the US Government's most critical communications needs. The Group specializes in RF communications in multi-domain applications (ground, sea, air, and space) for global assured connectivity in the presence of adversary interference and interception threats. The Group leverages its expertise in communications system analysis, digital signal processing, RF technology, rapid prototyping, and field experimentation to research, develop, characterize, and demonstrate new capabilities.
Position Description
Group 61 is seeking a Lab Manager to manage the building, testing, and deployment of approximately 20-30 units of a complex electronic system.
This role combines traditional lab management with hands-on coordination of build efforts. The Lab Manager will work closely with technical staff, project leads, and facilities/security personnel to plan and execute lab build-outs, reconfigurations, and system integration activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working in classified environments, and able to translate technical needs into practical lab layouts, infrastructure, and processes.
Technical experience and a solid understanding of electronic systems are required. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills to effectively manage the responsibilities described above. Strong communication skills are essential. The individual must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with the build team, group management, and various departments across the laboratory, as well as with external vendors when necessary. Strong written communication skills are also required to ensure that documentation and procedures are accurate, complete, easy to understand, and up to date.
Responsibilities
  • Developing, understanding, and maintaining the schedule for the build process
  • Managing inventory to ensure required parts and materials are available when needed
  • Ensuring all build documentation is complete, accurate, and current, including assembly procedures, bills of materials, test procedures, and as-built documentation
  • Tracking and controlling property associated with the builds in coordination with the Laboratory's property management system
  • Developing and administering procedures for items such as configuration management and design change implementation
  • Overseeing external purchases to ensure alignment with the build schedule and inventory requirements
  • Supporting group leadership with task planning, management, and assignments
  • Coordinating and managing the shipment of units to contractor facilities across the United States
  • Managing build laboratory spaces to enable a safe and efficient assembly, integration, and testing of the units, including secure areas
  • Supervise technician support to the program, which includes assigning daily activities in coordination with technical staff, reviewing work product, specifying and obtaining tools and equipment, and participate in any hiring and interview processes for new technicians

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduation from a two-year technical school in Electronics, Electro-Optical, Electro-Mechanical, or Software design from an accredited technical institute or its equivalent and/or 5+ years of directly related experience managing laboratories and people, and familiarity with general laboratory equipment and safety.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team, as well as delegate work to others, in a fast-paced and growing environment.
  • Familiarity with the use of Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for recording experimental data as well as configuration control tools such as GitHub

Hiring Range: $112,600 - $151,900
Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 43054

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