Instructional Lab Supervisor

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The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) is committed to advancing engineering education and research through hands-on learning innovation and discovery. Our instructional and research laboratories provide students faculty and industry partners with the facilities and technical resources needed to solve complex engineering challenges. Join a collaborative team dedicated to fostering excellence safety innovation and student success while supporting the future of engineering at Washington State University (WSU).

As the Instructional Lab Supervisor you will be responsible for leadership and management of the Mechanical and Materials Engineering instructional research fabrication and service-center laboratories located in Pullman WA under the direction of the School Director. The laboratories serve the WSU community by providing facilities that support instruction research fabrication testing and hands-on learning experiences.

In this role you will be responsible for: the development maintenance and modernization of laboratory equipment materials technologies and facilities; management of laboratory operations; implementation of safety programs and training; and oversight of instructional and service-center activities. You will provide leadership for laboratory staff and student employees develop policies and procedures and establish accountable practices that support safe and efficient laboratory operations.

You will coordinate with faculty to support laboratory-based curriculum assist in instruction of laboratory courses and provide training and technical guidance for students faculty and staff in the safe and effective use of laboratory and fabrication equipment. Additionally you will oversee the Cougar Shop and service-center operations including fabrication support customer coordination equipment utilization and service-center billing activities.

The expectation is to foster an environment with a high level of inclusiveness student engagement responsibility innovation and safety while supporting the instructional research outreach and service missions of the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

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This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4508.70 - $6763.06 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the discipline. A Masters degree in a relevant field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

• Two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing academic or research laboratories.

• Experience with machining fabrication or instrumentation.

• Experience supporting engineering instruction.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards.

• Experience managing budgets or service center operations.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department - School of Mechanical and Materials Engineeringwebsite

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name: School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Location: Pullman WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

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Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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