Teaching Lab Manager

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Develops and implements laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized working environment, including facilities and machines.
• Maintains tool and supplies inventory, maintains lab course consumables.
• Demonstrates safe and proper use of equipment and machinery to students.
• Maintains service logs where appropriate.
• Works with the CET IT staff to ensure that the department and engineering lab computers and software are kept up to date and functioning.
• Ensures that labs are accessible to students outside of class on a schedule approved by the department chair.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field, and two years of experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge:
• Use and maintenance of automated manufacturing facilities and equipment.
• Ordering and inventory control of supplies, equipment, and/or services.
• Laboratory equipment protocols and procedures.
• Troubleshooting procedures.
• Electronics, sensors, and control systems.
• Vibrational systems.
• Fluid mechanics and thermal sciences applications.
• Hydraulics or hydrology, pumps, weirs, and flumes.
• Materials, materials processing, and manufacturing.
• Construction, building codes, ASTM, or AASHTO standards.
• Skills:
• Computer-aided design.
• Installation of software.
• Use of automated manufacturing industry tools and equipment (electronic and pneumatic actuators, electronic sensors, PLC circuits, industrial networks, and OSHA regulations).
• Hand and power tools and equipment (CNC, lathe, circular/table/rift saws, band saws, sanders, grinders, and welders).
• Abilities:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Utilize, calibrate, configure, and/or troubleshoot laboratory testing systems and instruments.
• Provide technical guidance and training to end users.
• Read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Foster a cooperative work environment.
• Lift 55 lbs. repeatedly.