# Lab and Safety ManagerQ-CTRLOn-site • SydneyFull-Time / Permanent## Role OverviewAbout the teamThe Sensing R&D; team at Q-CTRL transforms quantum research into deployable technologies that address real-world problems.
We design, build, and field-validate an array of quantum sensors that support our key products, including Ironstone Opal - our solution for GPS-denied navigation.You don't need a background in quantum to make an impact here.
We value strong engineering fundamentals, a product mindset, and a drive to solve the hardest engineering problems in quantum sensing today.About the roleAt our purpose-built Sydney laboratory, we deliver high-precision testing that drives quantum innovation.
As we grow, we are creating a dedicated Lab and Safety Manager role to own lab operations, lab safety, and lab purchasing, so our scientists and engineers can focus on building world-leading quantum sensors and navigation systems.You will own our lab workplace end-to-end, from our quantum sensing measurement labs and technician workbenches, to our workshop and assembly areas, and serve as our appointed Laboratory Safety Officer.
You will report to on-site R&D; leadership, with a functional line to our Sydney-based Operations team, who own the company-wide Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management System.What you'll be doingLab and facility operations* Own the lab environment: Coordinate and encourage good habits across the team so our measurement labs, optical tables, electronic workbenches, and assembly areas stay organized, tidy, and ready for work* Scale facilities and equipment: Plan equipment moves, installations, and reconfigurations as we grow, and be the main point of contact for building management, trades, and service vendors* Track assets and maintenance: Build and maintain the lab asset register and maintenance schedule,



and oversee lab services such as stock control for lab consumables and our hazardous chemicals registerLaboratory Safety Officer* Lead everyday WHS compliance: Operationalise our WHS Management System, keeping SOPs, risk assessments, and JSAs aligned with NSW legislation and practical engineering needs* Champion high hazard safety: Direct the safe handling, storage, and protocols for Class 4 lasers, specialty gases, and hazardous chemicals (including SDS registers)* Drive proactive safety culture: Run monthly inspections, conduct incident and near miss investigations, deliver technical safety inductions and new hire trainings, and exercise clear stop work authorityLab procurement* Centralise lab procurement: Manage supplier relationships, track stock levels against engineering BOMs and budgets, and conduct country of origin/export control checks on critical materialsIdeally you'll have* 5+ years in lab management, technical facility coordination, or senior lab support, ideally in physics, precision measurement, or R&D; environments* WHS knowledge: Practical knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and lab safety, including lasers and hazardous chemicals.
A Certificate IV in WHS or laser safety training is highly regarded* Procurement and inventory: Experience running inventory and purchasing for technical hardware or lab supplies* Ways of working: Highly organised and detail-focused, with the confidence to raise safety concerns with senior technical staffIt would be fantastic if you have these skills/experience* Experience supporting government-funded projects, or with sanctions and export controls* A tertiary qualification in science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience* Experience building or maturing a WHS Management System* Familiarity with quantum technology or physics labs (e.g. lasers and optics, vacuum, or cryogenics)* Comfort and curiosity using AI tools
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