Lab Assistant

Akkodis is seeking a Lab Assistant on-site in Austin TX Location, for a Contract Position in the United States.

Pay Range: $40-$42.50/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors).

We are seeking an experienced Lab Assistant to support the management of a growing fleet of hardware devices and lab spaces. This is a hands-on, onsite role responsible for day-to-day lab operations, including inventory management, device tracking, test systems, consumables, automation racks, and lab expansion.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of lab management experience
, strong experience with macOS
, and the ability to work with large databases and Excel
, including creating pivot tables. Experience with scripting and automation is highly preferred.

• Coordinate lab space allocation, layout, communication, and expansion.
• Manage inventory of hardware devices, parts, test equipment, consumables, and other lab supplies.
• Create and maintain processes for tracking the use and location of lab devices and consumables.
• Conduct regular inventory audits, verify device locations, and perform inventory cycle counts.
• Manage device check-ins, tracking, secure storage, lifecycle management, and end-of-life disposal.
• Establish protocols for the use and tracking of inventory and test devices.
• Partner with QA and Systems teams to plan and procure lab consumables, modules, and test devices.
• Run automated test scripts, collect test data, and update results in dashboards.
• Set up automation test racks and assist with lab layouts based on equipment, network, utilities, safety, access, and ergonomic requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory tagging for all lab equipment, including cables, monitors, keyboards, mice, power supplies, flash drives, and other accessories.
• Coordinate with Facilities teams on lab upgrades, maintenance, network requirements, test benches, furniture, lab cleanup, and other operational needs.
• Create and communicate schedules for lab activities and upgrades.
• Manage the proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste and other lab materials in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries with internal and external delivery partners.
• Pick up, transfer, and manage devices across local Austin buildings as needed.

• 3+ years of experience in lab management, hardware lab operations, or a similar environment.
• Strong hands-on experience working with macOS
  .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  , including creating pivot tables
  .
• Experience searching, organizing, and managing information in large databases and Excel tables
  .
• Understanding of networking fundamentals
  .
• Experience working with automated testing and running test scripts.
• Strong experience managing hardware inventory, devices, and lab equipment.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing approximately 30–50 lbs
  .
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

• Experience with scripting, programming, or automation.
• Experience with Python, Bash, Ansible/AWX, or Splunk
  .
• Experience setting up and maintaining automation test racks.
• Understanding of Unit, Functional, System, Performance, Technical, and Operational Testing
  .
• Experience working with QA, Systems, or hardware engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

• Initial screening with a team member.
• Interview with the Hiring Manager.

• Long-term project with funding secured through September 2027
  .
• Opportunity to support a growing and dynamic hardware lab environment.
• Hands-on experience with hardware devices, automation, testing, and lab operations.
• Opportunity to collaborate…