Senior Lab Manager

Are you a seasoned professional looking for an exciting opportunity to shape the future of engineering education The University of Dayton a toptier Catholic research university is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Lab Manager to join our School of Engineering. In this pivotal role you will oversee the daily operations of our teaching and research laboratories ensuring a seamless and conducive learning environment for our students faculty and staff. Your responsibilities will encompass managing laboratory resources maintaining equipment and implementing safety protocols to uphold the highest standards of excellence.

This position will be responsible for working collaboratively with other members of the School of Engineering Lab Manager Team to oversee the teaching and research activities and operational oversight of the School of Engineering labs. This position will work with a core team of lab managers as well as School of Engineering administration faculty staff and students to plan manage and meet overall objectives and interests of the labs. A primary aspect of this position is coordinating the inventory storage and maintenance of supplies lab ware and instruments essential to the operation of the labs. This position will oversee a specific area of the laboratory facilities (e.g. Chemical and Materials Engineering teaching and research labs) for about 50 of their time while the remaining time will be spent addressing and contributing to solutions to SOEwide needs and submitted work orders. The position will assist in the development and implementation and policies procedures and standards for lab operations to ensure the efficiency effectiveness and quality control of the laboratories and compliance with federal state and university regulations and standards.

o An associates degree or a trade school/vocation/technician degree
o 2 or more years practical experience in machining
o Effective written and verbal communication skills
o Effective organizational skills

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

o Plumbing experience
o Electric/electrician experience
o Experience with mechanical and/or electric repairs of various equipment and prototype systems
o Documented formal training and/or certifications in machining plumbing and/or electric
o Experience working in a diverse academic environment and engineering laboratories
o Ability to work independently on design assembly and evaluation of mechanical and electrical systems

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity achieve equitable outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities women protected veterans individuals with disabilities or on the basis of age race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity.