Laboratory Manager

Job description

Position: Laboratory Manager
Department: School of Engineering
Status: Full-Time
Position Summary:
The Laboratory Manager for the School of Engineering, works in conjunction with the Dean, faculty and staff of the School of Engineering to manage, coordinate, and facilitate the efficient operation of the School. This employee provides key support to the office of the Dean, support for faculty and staff, in addition to other assigned duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee all engineering laboratories, classlabs, equipment, instrumentation, processes and buildings in the School of Engineering.
• Maintain all laboratory equipment, instrumentation and related supplies and materials in proper working order; engage in electronic troubleshooting using a DMM.
• Manage hazardous waste to abide by state and federal regulations; create and maintain procedures on how to treat and store hazardous waste.
• Investigate and resolve all equipment and laboratory-related problems and issues.
• Schedule and oversee all major repairs and annual maintenance of equipment and instrumentation.
• Oversee, submit requests for, and order all approved equipment, instrumentation, materials, and supplies for all laboratories, classlabs, competition teams, and related activities.
• Evaluate and oversee all procurement of equipment, materials and instrumentation.
• Hire, train, and supervise (with approval from the Dean) all undergraduate student workers for the engineering labs.
• Analyze and anticipate all laboratory and classlab needs.
• Monitor inventory for all labs, classlabs, and courses which utilize equipment and laboratories.
• Serve as the School of Engineering Laboratory Safety Officer.
• Oversee all laboratory documentation, signage, safety equipment, evacuation plans, and related training for facutly, staff, and students.
• Maintain all documentation and websites associated with School of Engineering laboratory, equipment and instrumentation usage, training, reporting, and safety requirements.
• Oversee data collection to support ABET accreditation activities.
• Serve as liaison between the School of Engineering and campus Facilities and Housekeeping.
• Oversee the safety training program and enforcement for all students, faculty and staff in the School of Engineering.
• Manage and conduct laboratory safety training for all students, faculty and staff in the School of Engineering., as well as related documentation
• Assist with accreditation activities involving the laboratories, classlabs, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Assist faculty, as needed, with preparation of laboratory classes.
• Supervise other laboratory personnel.
• Assist with special projects and events.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects and still meet strict deadlines.
• Collaborate and interact with engineering professionals.
• Organize, direct, and prioritize work appropriately.
• Create new lab management processes and responsibilities in response to new engineering challenges from senior design projects and other emerging technology.
• Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Expertise with a variety of mechanical, chemical, electrical and/or 3D printing equipment and machining desirable.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a laboratory role with management/oversight responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Forms, and Flow; CNC conversational programs, vector editing software, and CAD/CAM software and the Internet and ability to quickly learn additional software programs and tools necessary to carry out job duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology.
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, discretion and patience in dealing with prospective students and their families, industry representatives, alumni, faculty, staff, students, university officials and the public.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse community.
• Exercise independent judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations.
• Willingness to assist in other areas as needed and cooperate as a team player.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment.
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.