Lab Manager

Job Description

The Lab Manager will manage and ensure operational readiness of a semiconductor laboratory. They will also collaborate with dynamic graduate & undergraduate students, postdocs, and experienced faculty from Engineering and Physics with strong academic and industry backgrounds and have the opportunity to contribute to research innovations, patent disclosures, and related technology development activities.

Job Duties

• Oversee daily operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including CVD, PVD, and other semiconductor fabrication systems.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs with vendors or service providers.
• Install of new thin film deposition or characterization equipment/systems.
• Afford assistance in the setup and calibration of new equipment and integration of advanced research tools.
• Train and supervise graduate students, postdocs, and other users on proper operation of laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and cleanroom procedures.
• Maintain compliance with university safety regulations and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Manage and/or purchase laboratory supplies, spare parts inventory, and consumables to minimize downtime.
• Support ongoing research projects by assisting with process development and optimization.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of experiments, maintenance, and system performance.
• Collaborate with faculty to improve lab operations and support proposal development related to equipment usage.

Additional Information to Applicants

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