Posted 07/02/2026
Job Number: 17140
Lab Manager
Livermore, California • Onsite
Industry: Engineering Firm
Job Category: Engineering
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $30 - $38 / Hourly
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Job Description
Position Title: Lab Manager
This role is critical for ensuring the effective management of lab staff and operations. The Lab Manager will oversee testing processes, guaranteeing that all tasks are completed accurately and on schedule to meet client and project demands. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and organization, as well as the ability to communicate technical information clearly to clients. You’ll lead laboratory staff, manage testing operations, maintain certifications and ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently and on schedule. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical expertise with leadership while mentoring the next generation of laboratory professionals.
Salary Range: $30.00 – $38.00 / Hour DOE
Lab Manager Responsibilities:
- Set up samples for testing
- Run tests with technicians
- Train technicians and entry-level staff in lab testing procedures
- Order supplies and manage inventory
- Maintain lab certifications
- Manage project timelines within scope
Lab Manager Requirements:
- 5+ years as a lab manager in a geotechnical lab environment
- Geotechnical testing experience is highly preferred, but candidates with similar testing backgrounds may be considered
- Experience with shear tests, sieve analysis, triaxial tests, expansion index tests, and consolidation tests
- Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred; relevant industry experience may substitute for a degree
- Broad experience in investigation, field, construction, and cleanup operations with local and state agencies
- Physically capable of crawling in and out of trenches
- Proficient in Excel and tech-savvy
- Environmental lab experience in California is required
- A valid California driver’s license, a current DMV printout, and access to a personal vehicle for site travel
Benefits:
- Multiple medical options with employer contributions
- 401k plan with a 10% match
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits eligible after 60 days
- PTO includes 53 hours of sick time and vacation days based on tenure
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Profit-sharing plan available after 7 years
- Base compensation plus bonuses and profit sharing
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