Lab Manager

Job Title: Certification and Lab Testing EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Certification and Lab Testing Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves leading lab operations, ensuring products meet industry certifications, and coordinating with external agencies for product compliance. The position requires a blend of hands-on lab work and regulatory oversight, offering a critical and high-visibility role within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab testing operations to ensure compliance with UL and AHRI certifications.

• Coordinate testing submissions to external certification agencies.

• Manage and guide a team of 2–3 lab technicians.

• Conduct capacity testing, energy compliance evaluations, and safety validations.

• Oversee performance, safety, and energy testing processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience with UL and AHRI certifications.

• Lab testing experience, preferably in HVAC or refrigeration systems.

• Leadership experience managing small technical teams.

• Experience coordinating certification with external agencies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to QMS / ISO standards.

• Knowledge of HVAC or refrigeration systems.

• Experience with product testing and validation.

• Familiarity with government energy compliance regulations.

Work Environment

The position is fully onsite, with work divided equally between lab and office environments. The lab includes a calorimeter room with controlled temperature and humidity for standard environment testing. Our organization fosters a family-based culture, promoting open communication and collective collaboration. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including market-competitive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off. The work environment encourages building strong relationships, and our tenure ranges from 5 to 35 years.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Benefits include health insurance, 401K, paid time off (PTO), and other company-sponsored programs. In addition to the base salary this position is eligible for an annual profit-sharing bonus.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.