Lab Manager II - Civil and Environmental Engineering (526284)
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Job Summary:
Oversees the operations of a research laboratory. Maintains the equipment, coordinate the annual calibration of equipment. Provides technical support in material and structures related laboratories and activities. Assures the maintenance of engineering laboratory equipment and supplies; generate orders and specifications from general instructions to maintain laboratory safety and security.
- Oversees the operations of the assigned research and teaching laboratories. Conducts analysis of data and interprets research methodology based on outcome analysis. Provides technical support in material and structures related laboratories and activities.
- Plans and supervises the installation of equipment and design of specialized equipment for teaching and research in conjunction with the faculty.
- Plans and supervises electronic instrumentations related to research and teaching activities.
- Conducts training classes to students on experimental testing, instrumentation and collection of test data.
- Assists faculty in research projects as specified by supervisor, including operation of complete analytical equipment such as compression, tension, torsion, etc. performing analysis, demonstrations procedures, planning experiments and setting equipment.
- Assures the maintenance of engineering laboratory equipment and supplies; generates orders and specifications from general instructions to maintain laboratory safety and security. Initiates purchase orders to replenish depleted supplies and equipment parts for maintenance in good condition for properly conducting laboratory experiments of Soil Test, Engineering Materials, structures and construction. Assures that the laboratory rules for maintenance, meeting environmental requirements, cleaning, sinks, scales, arrangement of the utensils, prohibitions, etc., are followed
- May supervise assigned staff personnel.
- Serves as the University credit user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University guidelines, procedures, and policies. Orders supplies and maintains stock for the support of all laboratory and shop activities. Administers the supply and equipment budgets.
- Interprets and implements policies and procedures.
- Designs, develops, and implements new lab procedures.
- Performs risk management, safety protocols, compliance with EH&S requirements, user safety training.
- Organizes and oversees the setup of lab material/equipment/lab instruments/supplies needed for the class.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree
Departmental Requirements:
- Construction related experience.
- Obtain a Forklift certification within two months of hire.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in Higher Education.
- Forklift certification.
- Crane Operator certification.
- Degree in Construction management or related field
- Ability to learn how to operate testing machines.
Advertised Salary: $55,000-$65,000
For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID # 526284
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