University of Washington · 3 months ago
Instructional Lab Manager
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $82K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Washington Tacoma is dedicated to student success and community engagement. They are seeking an Instructional Lab Manager to oversee the Mechanical Engineering Program's teaching and research laboratories, ensuring facilities are up-to-date and supporting students' academic success.
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Responsibilities
Oversee design and fabrication of new lab experiments and demonstrations, update lab handouts, train teaching assistants (TAs) and perform demonstrations
Ensure that facilities, equipment and supplies are up-to-date and ready for classroom usage
Oversee lab equipment by making sure that it is working and in good condition
Check in/out lab materials/equipment to students as needed
Maintain inventory of hardware for course usage (supplies, equipment, etc.)
Make recommendations for new equipment, and write funding requests for such equipment
Install, update, configure and maintain software on lab computers to support student learning (in conjunction with SET Tech Support Team); provide technical support for the lab to ensure reliable operation, timely upgrades and coordination of local and remote resources
Oversee lab safety compliance in all mechanical engineering labs and shops and train students, faculty, and staff in the safe and effective operation of mechanical engineering lab and machine shop equipment
Responsible for regular disposal of surplus property
Engineering support for students – training & demonstrations for senior design teams, mechanical engineering clubs, projects & research
Support program curriculum and student learning outcomes
Participate in Mechanical Engineering (ME) outreach to prospective students
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
At least three years of experience with automation equipment repair/maintenance
Preferred
Experience repairing laboratory or shop equipment
Experience developing and executing lab safety protocols
Ability to communicate laboratory procedures and theoretical concepts to students
Ability to use algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to solve chemistry, physics, and engineering problems
Have positive human relations skills
Knowledge of and hands-on experience with additive manufacturing
Knowledge and hands-on experience with data acquisition
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Company
University of Washington
University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$205.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $21.1M
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
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