Lab Manager, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MMET/ CET)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure metal fabrication facilities are appropriate to support current and future instructional and project needs of MMET students and faculty.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are in place and followed to ensure safety of personnel and equipment.
• Oversee the operation and development of MMET's metal fabrication facilities encompassing the machine shop in SLA as well as the computer-numerically-controlled machining (CNC) and welding facilities in GOL.
• Manage team of student workers and adjuncts to support instruction and access to metal fabrication equipment.
• Develop educational materials to support safe use of equipment.
• Oversee maintenance and safety of all MMET labs within guidelines and regulations including topics such as chemical safety, safety equipment such as eye wash stations and first aid kits.
• Provide safety-related guidance to faculty and students on educational and research projects.
• Maintain inventory and ensure availability of laboratory supplies.
• Reconcile CET physical inventory with RIT procurement.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, and initiate and track work orders with FMS FLSA.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of research and laboratory operations and principles.
• Knowledge of laboratory facilities maintenance and business administration.
• Time management, organization, and multi-tasking in high volume environments.
• Financial budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintaining detailed records of research activities, ensuring documentation is thorough and easily accessible.
• Instructing students, researchers, and laboratory users on laboratory procedures and the proper use of equipment, machinery, and related technology.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience.

Job Level Overview

A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

Additional Details

• In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above.
• RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.
• RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.