Lab Director

About the role

Perform a variety of laboratory functions and oversee multiple laboratory rooms, including laboratory equipment, supplies ordering and organizing, laboratory safety, equipment training, maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment, and troubleshooting of issues. Supports and collaborates with faculty in laboratory instructional activities and assists with and advises faculty and students on their research or design projects, emphasizing consideration for current safety protocols and fabrication techniques. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations in the handling and disposal of laboratory materials and chemicals; and development and updating of risk assessment and management plans for all science protocols, proposals, observations, and experiments. Collaborates with department faculty, staff, and students as well as facilities personnel and fellow lab directors. Performs related tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Manage, organize, and improve laboratory environment resources including facilities, equipment, software, instrumentation, and supplies.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Ensure needed equipment or instruments are available, working, and in place for use by students and faculty and oversee and maintain safety protocols in the laboratory.
• Order, organize, and stock necessary supplies including equipment, instruments, common laboratory supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to support classes, student projects, and student and faculty research.
• Develop and maintain training procedures for laboratory equipment, tools, and other departmental resources for students and faculty.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations in the handling and disposal of laboratory materials and chemicals; and development and updating of risk assessment and management plans for all science protocols, proposals, observations, and experiments.
• Provide collaborative, timely support to faculty for laboratory instruction and assist and advise faculty and students on research and design projects in areas relevant to the lab director’s expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Two (2) years of laboratory experience in a scientific or engineering laboratory setting

Preferred, but not required

• Master's degree in a closely related field
• Three (3) years laboratory experience in a higher education setting
• Experience with operating and maintaining scientific test and measurement instrumentation
• Experience with computer-aided design software, fabrication techniques and equipment (3D printing, machine tools, etc.), and electromechanical systems

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential job functions within an office environment, with or without reasonable accommodations. This includes the capacity to engage in activities such as sitting, standing, and moving within the office and campus.

Salary

$49,200.00 - $61,500.00

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card