Lab Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads the daily operations of assigned university laboratory, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and adherence to industry standards
• Develops and implements strategic plans for the laboratory, including expanding capabilities and diversifying service offerings
• Supervises the technical team, providing guidance and ensuring high-quality services
• Stays current on industry trends and technological advancements in assigned area of research
• Assists in preparing and managing budgets for the laboratory, ensuring financial sustainability
• Develops and facilitates educational opportunities, programs, curriculum, and workshops
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of research and laboratory operations and principles
• Knowledge of laboratory facilities maintenance and business administration
• Skill in time management, organization, and multi-tasking in high volume environments
• Skill in financial budgeting and forecasting
• Skill in maintaining detailed records of research activities, ensuring documentation is thorough and easily accessible
• Ability to instruct 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
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 2 - 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.

The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MMET) comprises three distinct disciplines, robotics & manufacturing, mechanical, and mechatronics engineering technology. The MMET Lab Manager oversees the operation, maintenance, and safety of MMET’s laboratory facilities with particular emphasis on metal fabrication laboratory that supports instruction and research. 

Responsibilities Include:

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

Ensure laboratory equipment is in good working order, schedule routine maintenance and calibration, and either repair or contract out repair of malfunctioning equipment

Initiate and track work orders with FMS

FLSA Category

Exempt

Work Location

Hybrid

Compensation

$65,000-$80,000 per year

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information.  This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. 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.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.