Lab Compliance Coordinator

Kepler is on an audacious mission: to bring the internet to space. Founded in 2015, our ambition is to provide internet connectivity in space, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond. With an expanding base of early customers and our first 23 satellites in orbit, Kepler is continuing to grow and expand its most important asset – the Team!

As a Lab Compliance Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our laboratory facilities. We're seeking a dynamic individual with a strong background in lab management and a passion for promoting health, safety, and compliance. Join us in shaping the future of space-based communications while maintaining industry-leading standards in lab safety and operational excellence.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in lab management.
• Possesses relevant and up-to-date certifications.
• In depth knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act at minimum.
• 5+ years of experience working in a lab coordination role, preferably in an electronics laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience working with or as a part of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, plan and execute projects related to enhancing facility health and safety, particularly in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities | Lab Coordination:

• Manage day-to-day lab operations, ensuring smooth functioning and efficient utilization of resources.
• Maintain equipment inspections and verifications to ensure proper and safe function. Coordinate maintenance and repairs as required.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Conduct safety training sessions and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Organize the lab layout to ensure proper storage of equipment and materials for easy access.
• Serve as a liaison between the lab team and other departments or project stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation for safety practices, procedures and certifications.
• Ensure regular training for staff and required certifications are kept up-to-date.
• Collaborate across cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate lab activities and support project objectives.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and propose process enhancements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in lab management and satellite manufacturing.

Health and Safety Coordination:

• Be the internal champion/go-to person for Health and Safety. Drive, advocate and engage management and staff towards establishing and maintaining mature health and safety practices within the organization.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and ensure compliance with Ontario health and safety laws, guidelines and best practices. Implement regular internal audits of Kepler spaces.
• Work with Landlord and Property Management to coordinate Health and Safety efforts affecting the entire building, not just Kepler.
• Provide experienced leadership/guidance to the Kepler Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Create and maintain safety plans/procedures for an evolving office, focusing on the particularities of our engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Ensure required documentation, procedures and processes are in place and staff is educated in using and adhering to them.
• Proactively identify potential risks and hazards and work with stakeholders to implement solutions.

As required, support/augment facilities team as follows:

• Work on new equipment/capability projects, helping scope, quote and execute on additions and buildouts (ex. working with stakeholders and external contractors to integrate battery testing safety mechanisms into building safety systems).
• Support coordination of day-to-day maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in establishing regular maintenance activities/schedules for building equipment.
• Support day-to-day facility operations tasks as needed.