Physics Laboratory Manager
Physics Laboratory Manager
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Job Description
Job Title
Physics Laboratory ManagerAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Physics And AstronomyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is home to internationally leading research in applied physics astronomy atomic physics quantum optics condensed matter physics high energy physics nuclear physics and related areas. We offer our students a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree options. Many more students from all disciplines receive basic training in sciences in our stateofart teaching facilities. Our department is committed to giving back to society through our extensive outreach program.
What We Want
The laboratory manager under direction will coordinate the distribution oversight and maintenance of supplies and equipment in departmental teaching laboratories. The selected candidate will prepare specifications oversee laboratory setups and ensure efficient operations of demonstrations and/or equipment in teaching laboratories. Additional responsibilities will include coordinating the demonstration program and assists in the departmental outreach program while maintaining and repairing lab equipment and demonstrations.
What You Need to Know
Salary: $50162.00 $64480.00. Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidates education and experience
Location: This position is an inperson position in College Station Texas
Special Note: Applications are encouraged to upload a single pdf with cover letter discussing qualifications for the position and CV/rsum
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in physics or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five years of general physics experience which includes three 3 years of leadership experience and two 2 years of laboratory experience
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
Knowledge of scientific equipment associated with physical sciences
Knowledge of proper preparation handling and disposal of glassware and hazardous materials
Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding
Ability to repair electronics used in physics labs and demonstrations
Ability to perform nonelectronic repairs for physics demonstrations and lab equipment
Proficiency with power tools and knowledge of workshop safety
Excellent written and oral communication analytical interpersonal and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in physics or related field
Experience with Solidworks or other CAD software
Experience with Wordpress
Experience with Adobe Premiere or other video editing software
Working knowledge of Python programming language
Responsibilities:
Demonstrations management: Performs systemic upgrade of physics demonstrations. Oversees adoption of demonstrations developed for Physics and Engineering Festival into lectures. Develops demonstrations manuals. Maintains uptodate database of physics demonstrations.
Outreach: Assists in coordination of outreach programs such as Physics and Engineering Festival Just Add Science Game Day Physics and others. Suggests new outreach ideas and how the department; can implement them to the departmental outreach leaders. Presents science demonstrations for outreach programs and collaborates with faculty for these events.
Personnel management: Interviews hires and manages a technical staff of student employees in the lecture demonstration program and labs. Ensure all PLC student employees are welltrained in setup use and troubleshooting of all lecture demonstrations and laboratory equipment. Provides leadership to the laboratory and lecture demonstration programs. Keeps administrative records as required by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Training management: Conducts training sessions on demonstration setup and use. Establishes procedures for lecture demonstrations for members of the faculty and technical staff.
Maintenance and repairs: Maintains and repairs laboratory equipment equipment for lectures and festival demonstrations.
Laboratory equipment oversight: Oversees safety protocols established for PHYS 201 and PHYS 202 laboratory courses. Ensures all equipment is in good repair set up properly and stored appropriately.
Budgetary and fiscal management: Oversees budgets for operating and maintaining the Department of Physics and Astronomy laboratory courses and lecture demonstrations. Initiates purchases of equipment supplies and services for the laboratory and lecture demonstrations.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
