Laboratory Manager, Engineering

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Type of Position: Staff - Management, Supervisory

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Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

University of Arkansas Fort Smith

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

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Department: Smart Systems Engineering

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Summary of Job Duties: Responsible for maintenance, safety, and support of the laboratories of the Engineering Department. Duties include maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, administering lab safety rules and maintaining documentation of safety training, supporting faculty in the organization of laboratory stations, and supporting students in lab activities/design projects. Other duties may include engagement with advisory councils; safety assessment/evaluation; student advisement, recruitment, and retention activities; and participation in college and University committees. The position reports to the department head of Engineering.
Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Work Experience: Bachelors degree in engineering or a closely related field and three years of industry experience. Candidates with an associates degree and at least five years of industry experience will be considered.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience: Masters degree; higher education experience

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain College of Business and Industry program laboratory equipment and supplies

• Assist in future laboratory planning and lab upgrades

• Administer lab safety rules and provide safety training

• Maintain safety training documentation

• Support advanced manufacturing engineering students in lab activities and design projects

• Provide technical support for faculty conducting research

• Professional development

• Service to college and University, including advising and committees

• Engagement with advisory councils

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and retention of students, including advising students

• Attendance and participation in all college and university staff meetings, Student Research Symposium, commencement ceremonies, and other meetings/events as required

• Other duties as assigned.

Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership to subordinates. Requires consistent on-time attendance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform the job successfully, the following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position:

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices as well as OSHA standards

• Capability to plan and manage projects

• Understanding of research and analysis

• Ability to effectively work with a diverse body of students, staff, and faculty

• Commitment to excellence, including the utilization of technology

• Maintenance of professional development

• Willingness to engage with external stakeholders

• Well-developed communication and teamwork skills

• Strong organization and prioritization skills

Additional Information:

Special Job Dimensions: Work split between an office/classroom setting and technical laboratories. Occasional travel and extended hours required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer and maintaining laboratory equipment. Required abilities include walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods, as well as the ability to work overhead for limited periods of time. Visual demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on a computer screen. Employee regularly talks and hears. Employee occasionally lifts items up to 50 pounds.

Background Check Requirements. Criminal Background Check and Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) Check

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Information:

$50,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

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Recruitment Contact Information:

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and/or drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity: Standing
Frequent Physical Activity: Talking
Occasional Physical Activity: Hearing
Benefits Eligible: Yes