Robotics Lab Inventory & Materials Coordinator

The role

You will manage the lab inventory of robot parts, components, tools, and equipment. You will also maintain the robotics facility to keep it safe, organized, and ready for daily work.

What you will do

• Own the lab's inventory of robot parts, components, tools, equipment, and supplies
• Maintain and improve the inventory tracking system
• Conduct regular audits and resolve discrepancies
• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming shipments
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with vendors
• Purchase low-cost parts and consumables
• Improve storage layouts, labeling systems, and inventory processes
• Operate a small forklift to move and store materials
• Keep the lab facility, testing areas, workstations, and storage spaces organized
• Identify and address safety issues and clutter

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, lab operations, or a similar hands-on role
• Experience tracking inventory, managing supplies, and maintaining organized storage systems
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and inventory management tools & processes
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Proactive and able to take ownership with minimal supervision
• Ability to operate a small forklift

Nice to have

• Experience working in a robotics, hardware, manufacturing, R&D, or engineering lab environment
• Familiarity with mechanical parts, electronic components, tools, and technical equipment
• Experience implementing inventory tracking systems, labeling processes, or storage solutions
• Background supporting lab or facilities operations in a fast-paced startup environment

About the company

Maven Robotics designs, builds, and deploys intelligent robotics for logistics and manufacturing. They are building the first general-purpose robotics system for industrial work.