Position Details
Position Title Laboratory Manager, Physics
Position Number Staff_10641
Department College of Science & Engineering - Physics
Additional Department
FLSA Status Exempt
Position Category Professional
Position Type Full-time
Months Per Year 12
Hours Per Week Full-time Exempt
FTE 1.0
Job Description
Position Summary
Seattle University has an exciting, dynamic opportunity for a Laboratory Manager to join our community.
This position manages the laboratories and provides some lab instruction for the Physics Department.
Essential Job Functions
The Lab Manager will be responsible for setting up and putting away
laboratory equipment; organizing, setting up, and developing
demonstration equipment; and either repairing equipment or arranging for
it to be repaired.
The labs include introductory non-calculus
and calculus-based physics, introductory astronomy, intermediate and
upper-division physics, and faculty research labs.
The Lab
Manager will be expected to prepare instructional materials and to
provide laboratory instruction in introductory labs on a regular basis,
as well as to supervise and train undergraduate teaching assistants.
This position is responsible for dealing with any departmental issues
of laboratory safety or hazardous materials. The manager also provides
IT support for the department’s lab computers and data acquisition
interfaces.
Marginal Job Functions
Support for the telescope facility, occasional evening observing sessions, and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in physics or a related field and two years
experience in laboratory management or an equivalent combination of
education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the
essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Proficiency with various computer platforms, including both Macintosh and PC, is required.
All candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university's mission, vision, and values.
All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or PhD in physics or a related field is strongly
preferred. Experience with electronics, vacuum technology, and
machining; familiarity with computational physics, familiarity with
telescopes, and experience working in an academic physics environment.
Compensation Salary will be discussed during the interview process and is commensurate with qualifications.
Excellent Benefits Package
Our excellent benefits package currently includes: Medical, dental,
vision, life, and disability insurance, significantly subsidized for
employee and dependents; generous retirement plan; vacation, sick leave,
11 holidays plus Christmas week off, community service leave;
Transportation pass 75% paid; Automatic payroll deposit; Library
privileges for employees; University fitness facilities free for
employees; S.U. tuition for employees and dependents administered in
accordance with University policies.
Application Instructions
Please apply online at: https://jobs.seattleu.edu. Applicants are also
strongly encouraged to attach an electronic cover letter and resume
when applying.
Persons who need assistance with the recruitment process may contact the Office of Human Resources at: 206-296-5870.
http://jobs.seattleu.edu:80/postings/15588
