Supervisor Laboratory Senior Engineering

Job description

Job code: 010575
Pay grade: F
Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Supports instruction and research in engineering laboratories at a senior level.

Major duties

  • Oversees operation of instructional and research laboratories.
  • Orders and maintains laboratory supplies for instruction and research. Specifies, procures and deploys laboratory equipment. Maintains laboratory equipment in accordance with University, federal and state environmental safety and health regulations.
  • Develops and prepares laboratory experiments and related research materials.
  • Ensures proper cleaning and quality control of laboratory equipment and facilities and the proper disposal of laboratory materials in accordance with University, federal and state regulations.
  • Provides technical training and support concerning laboratory experiments and instruction, materials and equipment and computers. Coordinates the maintenance and repair of teaching instruments, computers and facilities.
  • Develops and implements policies, procedures and standards for laboratory operations.
  • Assist with laboratory instruction and teach laboratory sections on a substitute basis.
  • Schedules laboratory use.
  • Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises student employees. Provides work direction to teaching assistants.
  • May participate in college committees.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

Required experience

  • Two year’s relevant experience.
  • Laboratory experience.
  • Providing guidance to students or other employees.

Physical requirements

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds. 

Working conditions

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements. 

Revised: 2024-04-16

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.