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R&D Lab Manager

Neuralink · South San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

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About Neuralink

Creating a generalized brain interface to restore autonomy to those with unmet medical needs today and unlock human potential tomorrow. Backed by Lightspeed, Sequoia and Founders Fund.

About the role

The Lab Manager serves as the primary operational owner for Neuralink's South San Francisco laboratory facility, ensuring teams have the resources, infrastructure, and support needed to execute their work effectively. This role combines facility stewardship, operational coordination, and hands-on execution to support a rapidly evolving environment where research, engineering, and prototyping activities occur simultaneously.

What they're looking for

  • High school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 50 lbs
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
More about this role

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

The Lab Manager is an individual contributor within the Logistics organization responsible for the day-to-day operational management of Neuralink's South San Francisco laboratory and engineering spaces. Acting as the primary owner of lab operations, this role partners closely with Engineering, Research, Facilities, Safety, Security, and Logistics teams to ensure laboratories, prototyping areas, storage spaces, and shared work environments remain safe, organized, compliant, and operationally ready. The Lab Manager oversees space utilization, inventory and consumables management, equipment coordination, vendor support, facility readiness, and operational process improvements while providing hands-on support for evolving business needs. As the South San Francisco site continues to scale, this role will help establish the foundation for a dedicated Lab Management function by developing standardized systems, workflows, and best practices that enable...

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