Assistant/Associate Director of the Baylor Cleanroom

Baylor University•Waco, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Director of the Baylor Cleanroom to assist in advancing the facility’s strategic vision while overseeing its daily scientific, technical, and administrative operations. This position manages and supervises Baylor's Cleanroom and its instrumentation, develops and maintains SOPs, and provides training and technical support to faculty, students, and researchers. The Assistant/Associate Director is responsible for the operation, development, maintenance, troubleshooting, and user training of advanced microfabrication equipment, including but not limited to E-beam lithography system, ICP etching, PECVD, and different deposition systems. Working closely with academic departments, colleges, students, faculty, and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, the Assistant/Associate Director helps ensure the Cleanroom’s continued growth and supports high-impact research across the university. Baylor reserves the right to hire into the Assistant Director or Associate Director classification.

Requirements

A Master’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are required.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

A Doctoral degree and five years of relevant experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee cleanroom instrumentation and equipment operations
Provide user training and technical support
Maintain accurate records of instrument usage
Collaborate with faculty and students to develop and implement new methods and techniques
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility instrumentation and equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability
Train, supervise, and provide technical support to cleanroom users on advanced microfabrication and characterization systems, including electron-beam lithography (E-Beam), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) etching, plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), and thin-film deposition equipment
Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students in the development, optimization, and application of specialized fabrication processes and technologies, ensuring safe operation, effective use of instrumentation, and successful research outcomes
Develop, implement, and manage policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) governing cleanroom operations, facility access, equipment usage, and user training
Oversee day-to-day cleanroom activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the facility
Ensure adherence to University health, safety, and environmental standards by maintaining required documentation, conducting inspections, monitoring compliance, and administering all records, training certifications, and safety protocols necessary to meet institutional and regulatory requirements
Assist in the development and execution of the Baylor Cleanroom’s strategic plans, mission, and vision to support research, education, and service objectives
Contribute to the planning and expansion of facility capabilities, resources, and user programs to enhance operational effectiveness and research impact
Assist in providing supervision, mentorship, and guidance to cleanroom staff and student employees, supporting workforce development, training, performance management, and the delivery of high-quality facility services
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance