Laboratory Production Manager
Location: Houston, TX – 6935 Brittmoore Rd
Experience Level: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
Department: Operations
TexPower is an exciting, dynamic start-up commercializing high-performing, cost-competitive, cobalt-free cathode materials for lithium-based batteries. Make a large impact in our growing company and help us develop products for electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and beyond!
Job Brief
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Laboratory Production Manager to join our team. You will lead the team that produces TexPower’s cathode material using our small pilot production equipment in our recently unveiled R&D facility. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising a team of technicians, ensuring efficient and effective lab operations around the clock. This position requires flexibility, as some evening and weekend work will be necessary
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a team of laboratory technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Oversee daily laboratory operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Coordinate and manage lab schedules to maintain 24/7 operational coverage.
- Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.
- Collaborate with other departments to support research/development projects and production goals.
- Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory and pilot equipment.
- Manage inventory and procurement of lab supplies.
- Prepare and present regular reports on lab activities and performance.
(Optional) Assist in budget management and financial planning for laboratory operations.
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Engineering).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a laboratory, manufacturing, or quality team.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- A strong commitment to a safe working culture.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic start-up environment.
- (Optional) Experience in budget management is a plus.
Working conditions: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Some weekend or evening work as necessary. Must be able to wear a respirator when required.
Compensation
Pay commensurate with experience. Medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k, matching contribution), stock (restricted stock units) package, paid vacation.
Description
TexPower spun out of the University of Texas at Austin and established its headquarter in Houston, TX in 2020, continuing the disruptive innovations led by Profs. John B. Goodenough and Arumugam Manthiram on lithium-ion batteries. We aim to deploy our novel cobalt-free, high-performing, cost-competitive cathode materials in lithium-based batteries used across North America and beyond. Our cathodes can replace commercial battery cathodes “Powder for Powder”, and thus are extremely flexible for any battery form factor and are applicable wherever portable power is required. In 2023, we moved to our new facility at 6935 Brittmoore Road with a state-of-the-art small pilot facility (15 metric tons per annum) and 7 acre land for a phase I production facility (up to 50,000 metric tons per annum) to be completed by 2026.
To Apply
Submit additional questions to contact@texpowerev.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77041: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person