What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Laboratory Relocation Manager position at Actalent?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Laboratory Relocation Manager for a contract role to support the relocation of laboratory equipment across various locations. This pivotal position ensures the smooth execution of inventory management, documentation, and coordination efforts across multiple sites. The role is primarily on-site with potential to float between Baytown, TX, and Spring, TX. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with negotiable hours. This position also offers the potential for a long-term engagement.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with on-site teams to maintain inventory data.
- Manage on-site vendor visits.
- Assist in the collection and organization of vendor documentation after field visits.
- Monitor daily progress, identify potential delays, and proactively plan upcoming activities.
- Support vendor coordination by ensuring equipment readiness and availability of supplies.
- Manage expectations and provide consistent updates on project health.
- Utilize project management tools like SmartSheet and Microsoft Office to track tasks and dependencies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by conducting post-phase reviews and implementing lessons learned.
- Ensure alignment with goals and strategic priorities.
- Maintain a safety-first mentality by validating proper PPE and safety guidelines are consistently met.
Essential Skills
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience with Excel is a must, including pivots and V lookups, and the ability to sort large data sets.
- Experience in relocation management or similar project management.
- Ability to work efficiently and responsively in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working in laboratory environments and adhering to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) guidelines.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Any project management experience is a plus.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external vendors in a collaborative environment.
- Familiarity with a wide range of lab/processing equipment is desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience working in a lab is a must.
- Relocation experience with lab equipment is a huge plus.
- Service engineering background may be beneficial.
Work Environment
The position requires work at a lab facility with a focus on maintaining Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) guidelines during site visits. It offers a very flexible start and end times in a dynamic and fast-paced setting. The role starts in Baytown, Texas, with a subsequent move to Spring, Texas.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baytown, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $45 - $55