Technical Manager (Laboratory Research Specialist)
Indiana University

Department

SICE ADMINISTRATION (BL-INAD-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is world-renowned as an innovative leader in the teaching and research of the use of technology to solve real-world problems. We focus on what is possible and take a broad view of computing and information technology education and research. The Luddy School also prides itself on its welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that encourages collaboration while respecting individual ideas and expression.

Job Summary

This position of Technical Manager is a split Laboratory Research and Laboratory Safety Specialist and is required to be in touch with multiple vendors of consumables, materials and equipment, and requires a professional judgment of balancing the cost and function of the supporting software, materials, equipment, and replacement parts. The job requires communication with facilities and EHS for maintaining lab infrastructure and safety communication with facilities and EHS for maintaining the lab infrastructure and safety according to the FAMES Lab SOPs within the defined specs and according to IU and state regulations.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assesses laboratory research and protocols in order to provide or negotiate solutions to deficiencies and violations encountered during inventories, inspections or equipment evaluations.
• Serves as the lab safety representative and liaison for assigned locations and regional campus(es) during inventories, inspections and evaluations including responsibility for all reports and follow ups.
• Conducts laboratory equipment evaluations for fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewashes and enters data.
• Responds to customer service requests and conduct necessary research to answer inquiries.
• Organizes record keeping including database entry, preparing reports, and spreadsheets for inspections, inventories, and equipment evaluations.
• Ensures compliance with state, federal, and local laws as well as university policy.
• Provides assistance with classroom Laboratory Safety Training and preparation of materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Leads research activities and protocol development.
• Maintains equipment, including preventive maintenance, scheduling repairs as needed, service agreement negotiations, trouble shooting equipment malfunctions, and maintaining an active list of vendors to respond to equipment loss.
• Supervises, mentors, and provides training for junior-level staff.
• Prepares summary data reports, creates and maintains databases for storage and analysis.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local and federal regulations.
• May design and conduct a wide range of complex experiments.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a science related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a Technical Education Field such as Physics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years of laboratory research experience.

Preferred

• 5 years of laboratory research experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This is a grant-funded role, so the position is contingent on the continuation of funding. Please consider this when applying.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$50,000 - $60,000 per year dependent upon experience and internal equity.

Work Hours

Typical IU office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm (EST) with a 1-hour lunch break.

Occasional evening, weekend, and/or holiday hours may be required.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Laboratory Research

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

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