Bioengineering Instructional Laboratory Manager

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

55d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bioengineering Instructional Lab Manager is a subject-matter expert responsible for the technical operation, safety, and instructional support of the Department of Bioengineering's teaching laboratories and related spaces, enabling high-quality undergraduate and graduate education. The position supports instructional activities spanning biomaterials, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, biofabrication, advanced manufacturing, and related areas of bioengineering. The Bioengineering Instructional Lab Manager supports the Department of Bioengineering's educational mission by managing activities related to the physical preparation of all teaching laboratory courses and course-related projects offered by the department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering or related field
Demonstrated experience working in laboratory environments relevant to bioengineering, biology, chemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

MS or PhD in Bioengineering
1+ year of instructional laboratory management
Experience supporting instructional or research activities involving biomaterials, cell culture, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, biofabrication, or related bioengineering areas.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the technical operation, safety, and instructional support of the Department of Bioengineering's teaching laboratories and related spaces.
Supports instructional activities spanning biomaterials, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, biofabrication, advanced manufacturing, and related areas of bioengineering.
Manages activities related to the physical preparation of all teaching laboratory courses and course-related projects offered by the department.
Inventorying equipment, chemicals, and keeping equipment maintenance and inspection logs.
Organizing, distributing, and accounting for inventory, especially in dynamic environments with multiple classes, programs, and instructor needs.
Ensuring laboratory safety regulations and compliance, environmental hazards, safety audits, risk assessments, accident investigations, and emergency action plans.
Equipment and instrument maintenance, repairs, and replacement.
Basic computer software proficiency, including Microsoft platforms and Excel.
Familiarity with Apple and Windows operating systems.
Operation and maintenance of balances, pH meters, spectrophotometers, imaging equipment, cell culture equipment, bioreactors, materials characterization instrumentation, 3D printers, bioprinters, microfabrication tools, and related laboratory instrumentation.
Quickly learning new skills and adapting to changes.
Assessing situations independently and determining required steps to address needs and emerging situations.