Lab Manager - Virginia, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland Virginia, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution.

Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power.

This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled.

Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas.

The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The A.

James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition.

The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.

The primary purpose of the Lab Manager is to oversee and maintain the Whiting-Turner (W-T) Infrastructure Engineering Laboratories in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The lab manager is responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the labs, overseeing undergraduate research or testing activities, training teaching assistants for course lab activities, training graduate and undergraduate research assistants in operating equipment and instrumentation, and to provide oversight to all users in the W-T labs.

Additionally, the lab manager will assist in various activities in the Environmental Engineering Service Center (
ESC).

Responsibilities:
Coordinates and manages all operational and technical functions of W-T Infrastructure Labs including equipment, instrumentation and testing service in the Structural,
Geotechnical, Pavements and Materials Engineering Laboratory branches.
Having knowledge or sufficient understanding and capability to handle troubleshooting electrical and electronic hardware and software diagnostic tools for performing
operational assessment of existing and any new W-T laboratory instrumentation,
including electronics, sensors, closed-loop servo-hydraulic and

DAQ
systems.
Trains and supervises all lab users and acts as TA/RA technical support. Training in the operation of essential teaching lab equipment will be required in order to ensure proper
maintenance. Included in the training is the management of standard operating procedures
(SOPs), including writing, editing and disseminating.
Oversee the organization and cleanliness of all W-T laboratory rooms. Monitor and maintain laboratory supplies and materials, purchasing and restocking as necessary.
As the position progresses, the lab manager will be expected to research, design, develop, and integrate new lab equipment, such as a 3-D concrete printer, image analysis,

NDT
and
other, into the lab based on the department's research interests and curricular needs.

Work directly with faculty to write new protocols, develop new curricular strategies from the technical standpoint, and ensure all new equipment needs are met.

Interact with other University of Maryland laboratories and/or outside commercial labs to support research and curricular needs, including fabrication of equipment and/or
components to complement the W-T lab testing capabilities.
Upon completion of training on laboratory equipment and components, candidates will be expected to have the required skills to conduct commercial testing using equipment available
in the W-T Labs to serve local MD-VA-DC professional communities.
Assistance with

ESC
will be a part of on-the-job training. These duties will include instrument usage tracking and billing, inventory, purchasing and restocking as necessary,
website updates and editing of SOPs.
Other duties as assigned, which include assuring laboratory compliance with the university (e.g., regulations implemented by the

UMD
Environmental Safety, Sustainability and
Risk (
ESSR) department), local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to laboratory
safety, fire and chemical hazards. Online training for safe lab operation that is required by

ESSR
or other

UMD
departments. Prepare and update all laboratory safety manuals and lab signage, as well as safety data sheets,as required by the

ESSR
department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Civil or Mechanical Engineering).

Experience:

Knowledge of and minimum three (3) years experience in conducting large-scale structural testing projects, including with closed-loop servo-hydraulic testing systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient with PC, and standard software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

CAD ), as well as proficient at learning new equipment-specific software.
Ability to expeditiously learn new equipment through both in-person and online/document review training.

Preferences:

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Posting Date:

Posting Date:
04/29/2024

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Yes
Best Consideration Date
Best Consideration Date

05/10/2024
Physical Demands
This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment. This position requires that the individual is able to lifta minimum of 50lbs. and can maneuver large, cumbersome equipment. This individual may be working with potential chemical and/or biohazards related to research and teaching experiments.

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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