Instructional Lab Supervisor

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

2d•$56,487•Onsite

About The Position

The BMEN Laboratory Manager is expected to assist faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers, and postdoctoral fellows with technical and other support as needed for all BMEN laboratories, classes and research projects. The candidate must have strong communication skills and be knowledgeable of common laboratory tools and software. Experience with one or more of hardware, data acquisition software, biomaterial characterization, as well as biological instrumentation, is desirable, as is experience with the design and outfitting of laboratory experiments.

Requirements

Master's degree in related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
Working knowledge of equipment and instrumentation appropriate to the nature of the lab and/or the discipline, and of supplies including operation, setup, storage, and maintenance.
Working knowledge of instructional applications related to the laboratory and/or the discipline.
Ability to make effective presentations of experiments or software, and provide instruction in laboratory techniques, use of equipment, use of software, procedures, and safety rules.
Ability to supervise work performed by others.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledgeable of common laboratory tools and software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with one or more of hardware, data acquisition software, biomaterial characterization, as well as biological instrumentation.
Experience with the design and outfitting of laboratory experiments.
Masters in Biomedical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering/Biology or related field with three years experience in related field.
Bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering/Biology or related field and four years experience in related field or eight years experience in related field.
Spectroscopy.
Biomaterial characterization.
Biological instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Preparing and/or supervising demonstrations related to biomedical engineering labs.
Designing and implementing experimental procedures and lab manuals for teaching purposes.
Daily management of instructional and research activities for the BMEN teaching and research labs including training, teaching assistants.
Assisting in the outreach and preparation of proposals for grant and contract funding.
Assist in design, construction/setup, maintenance, teaching and planning of undergraduate biomedical engineering laboratory courses, working alongside faculty.
All related lab maintenance, compliance and safety, assisting faculty and students in research or instructional activities and programs.
Develop specialized skills to assist in carrying out work on research with BMEN faculty, as appropriate.
Be responsible for maintaining, calibrating and at times operating research equipment and training graduate students in research laboratories.