Instructional Lab Supervisor

Title: Instructional Lab Supervisor

Employee Classification: Instructional Lab Supervisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Biomedical Engineering-130300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 56487.48

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The mission of the Department of Biomedical Engineering is to provide a student-centered environment that facilitates a culture of inter-disciplinary learning and innovation, while encouraging active participation in scholarly and professional activities to serve the biomedical engineering profession and society, while advancing regional economic development.

Position Overview

The BMEN Laboratory Manager is expected to assist faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers, and postdoctoral fellows with technical and other support as needed for all BMEN laboratories, classes and research projects. The candidate must have strong communication skills and be knowledgeable of common laboratory tools and software. Experience with one or more of hardware, data acquisition software, biomaterial characterization, as well as biological instrumentation, is desirable, as is experience with the design and outfitting of laboratory experiments.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of equipment and instrumentation appropriate to the nature of the lab and/or the discipline, and of supplies including operation, setup, storage, and maintenance. Working knowledge of instructional applications related to the laboratory and/or the discipline. Ability to make effective presentations of experiments or software, and provide instruction in laboratory techniques, use of equipment, use of software, procedures, and safety rules. Ability to supervise work performed by others.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Masters in Biomedical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering/Biology or related field with three years experience in related field. Bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering/Biology or related field and four years experience in related field or eight years experience in related field. The candidate must have strong communication skills and be knowledgeable of common laboratory tools and software, spectroscopy, biomaterial characterization, as well as biological instrumentation, is desirable, as is experience with the design and outfitting of laboratory experiments.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Preparing and/or supervising demonstrations related to biomedical engineering labs. 
• Designing and implementing experimental procedures and lab manuals for teaching purposes. 
• Daily management of instructional and research activities for the BMEN teaching and research labs including training, teaching assistants. 
• Assisting in the outreach and preparation of proposals for grant and contract funding. 
• Assist in design, construction/setup, maintenance, teaching and planning of undergraduate biomedical engineering laboratory courses, working alongside faculty. 
• All related lab maintenance, compliance and safety, assisting faculty and students in research or instructional activities and programs. 
• Develop specialized skills to assist in carrying out work on research with BMEN faculty, as appropriate. 
• Be responsible for maintaining, calibrating and at times operating research equipment and training graduate students in research laboratories. 

Physical Requirements

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

Elevated temperatures.
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Low temperatures.
Noisy environments.
Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.