Lab Manager- Physics & Engineering

Department Of Physics And Engineering

Lab Manager

The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, invites applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time, lab manager position in physics and engineering. The start date for the position is November 1, 2024.

General responsibilities:

• Manage all department student workers and teaching assistants including hiring, training, and day-to-day planning.
• Set-up and ordering for all the teaching and research laboratories.
• Coordinate all ordering and secure supplies for the department, including large and small lab equipment, consumables, gas cylinders, and research supplies.
• Keep labs organized, clean, and supplied with necessary equipment and expendable items as needed on a weekly basis.
• Maintain yearly chemical, equipment, consumable, and glassware inventory.
• Interact with and form working relationships with department faculty, university staff, and product representatives.
• Work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or related field.
• At least two years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to critically analyze and problem solve.
• Manage all physics and engineering labs in the department.
• Familiarity with safety documentation and capable of fixing small technical/engineering issues with laboratory instrumentation.

Applicants must provide:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications for the position.
• Resume/curriculum vitae.
• Three professional letters of recommendation.

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.