Laboratory
Manager (Teaching Labs, Demonstrations, Outreach), Texas A&M University
Laboratory Manager
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
77843
Email address for questions:
jobs@physics.tamu.edu
The Department of Physics and Astronomy of Texas A&M
University is seeking applications at the title of Laboratory Manager. This
laboratory manager oversees teaching laboratories for physics service courses,
coordinates the classroom demonstration program, and works with our large
physics outreach program.
Full position description and additional notes are listed on the
application website.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
All applications must be submitted at https://jobs.tamu.edu for position R-05291. Upload
cover letter discussing qualifications for the position, along with complete
résumé, at https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/details/Laboratory-Manager--On-site-_R-052961.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required education: Bachelor's
degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and
experience
Required
experience: Five years’ related experience in
teaching laboratory management, supervision, coordination, or instruction
Preferred
education: Master's degree in physics or a
related field
Required
special knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge
of work processing and spreadsheet applications; knowledge of scientific
equipment associated with physical sciences; knowledge of proper preparation,
handling, and disposal of glassware and hazardous materials; working knowledge
of Python programming language; knowledge of standard laboratory safety
procedures; ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others; ability to
communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding; ability to repair
electronics used in physics labs and demonstrations; ability to perform
non-electronic repairs for physics demonstrations and lab equipment;
proficiency with power tools and knowledge of workshop safety; excellent
written and oral communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational
skills; ability to exert light force; ability to lift 50+ pounds; ability to
work beyond normal office hours and/or weekends
Preferred
special knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Solidworks
or other CAD software; Wordpress; Adobe Premiere or other video-editing
software
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Personnel
management: Interview, hire, and manage a
technical staff of student employees in the lecture demonstration program and
labs; provide leadership to the laboratory and lecture demonstration programs;
keep administrative records as required by the Department of Physics and
Astronomy.
Training
management: Conduct training sessions on
pedagogy and establish procedures for lecture demonstrations for members of the
faculty and technical staff.
Demonstrations
management: Provide leadership for systematic
upgrade of physics demonstrations; oversee adoption of demonstrations developed
for physics festival into lectures; develop demonstrations manuals; keep
up-to-date database for physics demonstrations.
Laboratory
management: Prepare lab schedules and lab
handouts to complement the lecture course syllabus; oversee safety protocols
established for laboratory courses.
Outreach: Assist
students in building, maintaining, and repairing hands-on demonstrations for
the department outreach program; assist in coordination of outreach programs
such as Physics and Engineering Festival, Just Add Science, Game Day Physics,
and others; conceive new outreach ideas and how the department can implement
them; present science demonstrations for outreach programs and collaborate with
faculty for these events.
Budgetary and
fiscal management: Oversee budgets for operating and
maintaining the Department of Physics and Astronomy laboratory courses and
lecture demonstrations; initiate purchases of equipment, supplies, and services
for the laboratory and lecture demonstrations.
Maintenance
and repairs: Maintain and repair laboratory
equipment and equipment for lecture and festival demonstrations.
Other
duties: Performs
other duties, as assigned.
