Laboratory Manager

College of Engineering and Computer Science:

As Florida's premier engineering and technology university, UCF is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology talent. The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science offers students a world-class education and research opportunities alongside unrivaled partnerships with industry leaders such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World and NASA. Focused on addressing society's biggest challenges, faculty and alumni are national leaders in energy, aerospace, computer vision, cybersecurity, transportation, health care and the environment, areas of focus that will drive the college's future growth. UCF is the nation's No. 1 provider of talent to the aerospace and defense industries, and the college is home to the national champion student cyber defense team and one of the nation's top computer programming teams.

The Opportunity:

Implement and coordinate all the engineering and design aspects of all research test set ups in designated CATER laboratories and facilities, provides technical and test systems in support in operations of all research projects. Maintain safety for staff, faculty and students participating in research projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise, analysis and judgment, during proposal preparation and discussions with sponsors to resolve previously unknown research related safety considerations during project planning and execution for current, and future research testing facilities and related components.

• Adopts and implements existing safety protocols from other institutions, understands applicable safety codes (such as electrical, high pressure, chemical, emissions, toxic materials), guides test rig designs based on safety protocols/codes, updates current policies and drafts new safety policies as required to ensure all research conducted is completed in a safe for research testing facilities.

• Provides research guidance on safety related elements for submittal to grant sponsors for potential future research awards, and assists the proposal team to bring in new externally sponsored projects.

• Works with students and researchers to maintain, repair and calibrate a diverse variety of equipment including standard electronic test equipment, fluid flow systems, heat transfer equipment, materials sintering devices, laser and mechanical measurement systems.

• Inspects and evaluates work operations, production methods, and hazard controls to determine potential contaminant emissions sources or related health hazards associated with workplace conditions and create standard operation procedures for each testing set up.

• Monitors research testing participants and makes real time cautions to all personnel and makes adjustments to equipment and machinery as required, to prevent unsafe and hazardous conditions.

• Manages workplace safety programs and provides equipment, chemical and propellant safety training to all employees and students and all other duties as assigned.

• Conducts annual inventory of all equipment/assets, supplies and chemicals, and maintain professional appearance for all test set ups, laboratories and facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or scientific discipline (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field).

• At least 4 years of experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably in a higher education or research environment.

• Experience managing laboratory equipment, experiment set up, and supplies.

• Experience with the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials such as ammonia.

• Strong understanding of laboratory safety protocols and best practices for handling high temperatures, chemicals, and toxic materials.

• Ability to manage inventory, track equipment, and ensure the lab is stocked with necessary materials.

• Familiarity with lab-based experimental techniques and methodologies with the ability to plan, design, and set up experiments.

• Knowledge of safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and institutional safety standards.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate with and direct students, faculty, and staff.

• Experience in training students on laboratory safety and techniques.

• Proficiency with laboratory management software and data tracking systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot basic laboratory equipment and perform regular maintenance.

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