Lab Operations Supervisor

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Blue Current</strong></p>
<p>Blue Current (the “Company”) is the industry leader in the development of silicon solid state batteries. Free of flammable liquid electrolytes, Blue Current’s fully dry, inherently safe batteries significantly reduce risks to human and environmental health while providing a higher-performance alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Blue Current’s silicon-based platform is highly adaptable, enabling a cost-effective solution for both the mobility and stationary storage markets. Blue Current’s team works out of its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, California. To learn more about Blue Current, Inc., <a href="https://bluecurrent.com/">visit http://bluecurrent.com.</a></p></div><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">Blue Current is seeking a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">Lab Operations Supervisor</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">to join the Technical Operations team, supporting solid-state battery R&D and prototyping operations. This role </span></span><span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW75054219 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">supervises</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">a team of technicians responsible for executing battery cell fabrication processes, including slurry mixing, coating, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW75054219 BCX0">calendering</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">, pouch sealing, and testing. This role ow</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">ns the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">day-to-day operational</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0"> lea</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">ership of the R&D battery lab: staffing and scheduling technicians against experiment and project priorities, ensuring safe and consistent execution of SOPs, and acting as the primary link between the technician team and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">R&D engineers/scientists. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced development environment - the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">Lab Operations Supervisor </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75054219 BCX0">is expected to be on the floor, troubleshooting alongside the team, not managing purely from a desk.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW75054219 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":259,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
<p><strong>Essential Functions & Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of lab technicians through regular </span><span data-contrast="none">one-on-ones</span><span data-contrast="none">, daily standup meetings, </span><span data-contrast="none">performance management, and skills development planning</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Review and approve timesheets, PTO requests, and other administrative tasks for direct reports</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Build and maintain daily and weekly schedules that align technician availability and equipment capacity with experiment priorities and project deadlines</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Drive cross-training initiatives to broaden technician skill sets and strengthen team resiliency</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ensure the technician team executes work orders accurately, safely, on schedule, and in compliance with SOPs and documentation protocols</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Provide hands-on process coverage during technician absences or workload constraints to maintain operational continuity</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Manage day-to-day laboratory inventory of chemicals, raw materials, consumables, tooling, and other supplies required for R&D activities</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Coordinate the identification, escalation, and resolution of equipment, materials, process, and scheduling issues</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Serve as the primary point of contact between the technician team and R&D engineers/scientists on daily priorities, experiment status, and process changes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Uphold and enforce lab safety standards; proactively identify and close gaps</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Partner with EHS, Facilities, Maintenance, and Quality on equipment upkeep, laboratory safety, quality systems, and compliance requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Lead 5S initiatives and maintain organized, clean, and efficient laboratory workspaces</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of this position</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p>
<p><strong>Education</strong></p>
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<li><span class="TextRun SCXW150766282 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW150766282 BCX0">Associate’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent hands-on training/experience</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW150766282 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>Experience</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">5+ years of hands-on experience in a technical, laboratory, or precision manufacturing environment (e.g., batteries, semiconductors, medical devices, aerospace, automotive)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">1+ years of experience supervising, leading, or mentoring technicians or lab staff </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrated ownership of processes or equipment, including troubleshooting and continuous improvement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>Skills & Knowledge</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong working knowledge of chemical and solvent handling practices, including SDS interpretation, labeling, waste streams, and PPE; ability to uphold safety standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong understanding of lab safety practices and SOP-driven operations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with scheduling, prioritizing, and reassigning work across a team in a fast-changing environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Direct experience with battery fabrication processes and equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Familiarity with work order or inventory tracking systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience supporting or driving continuous improvement initiatives (yield, throughput, cycle time)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Prior experience in a startup or fast-scaling R&D environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Familiarity with 5S or other lean lab/manufacturing organization practices</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Core Values — Minimum Qualifications</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Safety & Security First</strong></p>
<p><em>For employees, customers, and intellectual property</em></p>
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<li>Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including adherence to workplace safety protocols, data privacy standards, and confidentiality requirements.</li>
<li>Proven ability to identify and appropriately escalate potential risks to personnel, customers, or sensitive information.</li>
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<p><strong>Trust & Respect</strong></p>
<p><em>Treat everyone with honesty, dignity, and sensitivity. Embrace different perspectives. Be humble.</em></p>
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<li>Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles.</li>
<li>Track record of maintaining professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all workplace interactions.</li>
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<p><strong>Ownership & Accountability</strong></p>
<p><em>Take responsibility and action. Set goals and deliver. Don't wait for others.</em></p>
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<ul>
<li>Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize, execute, and follow through on responsibilities with minimal supervision.</li>
<li>Proven track record of setting measurable goals, meeting deadlines, and taking initiative to resolve challenges proactively.</li>
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<p><strong>Technical Excellence</strong></p>
<p><em>Always strive for the best solution possible.</em></p>
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<ul>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement in delivering work product, solutions, and outcomes within area of expertise.</li>
<li>Ability to evaluate options critically and apply sound judgment to identify the most effective and scalable solution.</li>
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<p><strong>Learn & Be Curious</strong></p>
<p><em>Think outside the box. Always learning.</em></p>
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<ul>
<li>Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire new skills, tools, or domain knowledge in response to evolving business needs.</li>
<li>Proven track record of applying creative or unconventional thinking to solve problems.</li>
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<p><strong>Be Resourceful</strong></p>
<p><em>Be hungry, frugal, and flexible. Use what you have. Find a way.</em></p>
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<li>Demonstrated ability to deliver results in resource-constrained environments by maximizing existing tools, processes, and partnerships.</li>
<li>Proven ability to adapt and find effective solutions in ambiguous or rapidly changing situations.</li>
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<p><strong>Delight Customers</strong></p>
<p><em>Build stronger relationships with internal and external customers.</em></p>
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<li>Demonstrated commitment to understanding and exceeding the needs of internal and/or external customers.</li>
<li>Track record of building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships that drive positive outcomes for all stakeholders.</li>
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<p><strong>Physical Requirements & Working Conditions</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to perform precise manual tasks while standing at a glovebox for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Must possess the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination required to manipulate tools and materials through integrated gloves/sleeves.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to maintain a standing or slightly leaned position for long durations, including reaching and extending arms within the glovebox environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or materials weighing up to 25 lbs occasionally</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Work is performed in a standard R&D laboratory environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Core hours are adaptable, though increased availability may be required during peak periods.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
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<p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$111,600</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$160,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employment Statement</strong></p>
<p>Blue Current is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</p>
<p><strong>At-Will Employment & Disclaimer</strong></p>
<p>Employment at Blue Current is at-will. This means that either the employee or Blue Current may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice, subject to applicable law. This job description does not create an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described herein are subject to change at the Company's discretion and do not represent all tasks that may be required of this role.</p>
<p><strong>Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.</strong></p></div>