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University of Delaware · 3 weeks ago

Lab Coordinator II, Mechanical Engineering

Newark, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University of Delaware is seeking a Lab Coordinator II for the Mechanical Engineering department, responsible for overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role involves managing physical space, coordinating with faculty and staff, and maintaining laboratory equipment for instructional and research purposes.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of laboratory operations. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and standards for lab operations to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and quality control of all laboratories and compliance with federal, State, and University policies, regulations and standards

Oversees maintenance, repairs, and operations of the physical plant space for the Mechanical Engineering Department

Liaises with all UD Facilities Maintenance & Operations and UD Facilities Project Planning & Delivery departments on specific maintenance and laboratory improvement projects, including coordination of utility installation and reviewing plans and construction progress. Coordinates activities of outside vendors and contractors during these projects

Manages physical space for the department, which includes desk/office assignments, lab assignments, and equipment placement and storage

Acts as the faculty and research student resource for day-to-day lab operations and for research experimental set ups

Assists faculty in developing instructional materials and laboratory instruments and hardware and providing lab instruction for graduate students

Provides direction to graduate students in safe and efficient laboratory practices

Provides design, fabrication, and maintenance assistance to faculty, staff, graduate students, and visiting scientists

Trains new lab members in all aspects related to proper lab techniques and safety standards and procedures

Participates in evaluation and selection of major new, specialized equipment and in the acceptance and review of received equipment

Coordinates installation and setup of research laboratory equipment, oversees initial use, and maintains equipment in safe working order. Interfaces with outside vendors and other research organizations

Initiates contracts with lab equipment brokers for capital recovery of surplus laboratory equipment and coordinate equipment sales with UD Procurement. Responsible for department equipment inventory

Serves as the Chair of the Department Safety Committee

As such, oversees overall laboratory safety compliance, lab orderliness, and lab cleanliness

Maintains liaison with UD Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to keep Mechanical Engineering research and instructional laboratories current regarding safety compliance, conducts quarterly lab safety inspections, is the safety resource for the department, purchases and stocks basic safety equipment needed on a routine basis

Distributes hazard alerts and maintains incident reports. Coordinates formal and informal hazard reviews of all research and instructional laboratory equipment and procedures. Plans, trains, and maintains equipment for emergency preparedness

Responds to and resolves laboratory safety emergencies

Develops and delivers general and safety orientation programs for all departmental employees, i.e., faculty, researchers, scientists, staff, and students of the facility that includes safety rules, physical plant overview, emergency evacuation instructions, etc

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Research laboratory managementSafety practices in labsMechanical testing equipmentMicrosoft suiteMatlabLabViewProgrammable Logic ControllersCustomer service skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors degree in a related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline and three to four years of technical/administrative experience in laboratory operations or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated experience in research laboratory management

Requires the ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments, to analyze and solve problems, to communicate effectively, (verbally, written, and electronic), and to prioritize, plan, and organize work

Ability to plan and implement short- and long-range goals

Requires demonstrated leadership skills, effective interpersonal skills, customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and rapidly changing technical environment

Must possess knowledge of basic building operating systems, facilities maintenance, custodial principles, procedures, and standards, mechanical and electrical equipment and instruments, and digital and analog electronic systems

Extensive knowledge of safety practices in research labs on the industrial/academic level and the skills and familiarity with training methods for safe laboratory practices and procedures

Knowledge of Microsoft suite of software, Matlab, LabView, or equivalent engineering software

Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) both hardware and software

Ability to work with data acquisition systems

Preferred

Experience with mechanical testing equipment and systems (Instron, MTS)

Company

University of Delaware

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The University of Delaware - a state assisted, privately chartered institution - is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant and Carnegie Research University (very high research activity).

Founded in 1743

Newark, DE, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.udel.edu

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