Laboratory Services Management

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Open Date 09/30/2026 Requisition Number PRN46330B Job Title Laboratory Services Management Working Title Laboratory Services Manager Career Progression Track M00 Track Level M4 - Senior Manager, M3 - Manager FLSA Code Executive Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

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VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 75000 to 115000 Close Date 01/31/2027 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 10/30/2026 Job Summary

Oversee and manage ECE student teaching laboratories and stockroom operations, including safety and regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance, inventory, budgeting, scheduling, and security. Lead laboratory staff and personnel processes while ensuring efficient, high-quality operations and reporting to upper administration.

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Responsibilities

Direct/Manage/Supervise student-teaching laboratory services and stockroom within the ECE Department. Oversee all laboratory activities, services and operations responsible for cost control, waste reduction, quality, and safety. Lead security and access operator for university C-CURE system. Departmental Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance officer ensuring training for lab staff and compliance reporting. Ensure lab equipment is in proper working order, oversee maintenance and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and protocols. Manage planning and development for new laboratory services and expansion of current services such as 3D and resin printing. Track, report and maintain student lab fee budget and associated inventory. Coordinate with scheduling to meet course specifications. Oversee inventory reporting and property disposal for the department. Prepare reports and keep upper-level management informed of progress and problems. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, time card approvals and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Bending, reaching overhead.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Manager, Laboratory Services: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Senior Manager, Laboratory Services: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Electrical Engineering degree may be preferred.

Master's degree may be preferred.

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• None

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• • How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more, but less than 10 years

• 10 years or more, but less than 12 years

• 12 years or more, but less than 14 years

• 14 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of References