Laboratory Manager and Structural Testing Engineer
About The Position
The Laboratory Manager and Structural Testing Engineer performs dual roles (1) management of activities at the Thomas M. Murray Structural Engineering and Materials Laboratory ( https://sem.cee.vt.edu/research/facilities.html ) to ensure safe and efficient operation and (2) coordinating and conducting structural engineering experimental research projects. As Laboratory Manager, this position will oversee daily activities, manage access and space at the lab, coordinate with faculty and staff, track and maintain equipment, oversee safety training, enforce safety rules, manage billing, train students on how to use equipment, maintain lab accreditation, and help plan tests. As Structural Testing Engineer, this position will market lab capabilities and accreditation, coordinate and plan projects with faculty and sponsors, help with contracting, set up and run tests, oversee students that assist with tests, and lead report writing. The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills, and excellent organizational, writing and leadership skills.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Experience with structural or materials testing.
- Experience with experimental methods, instrumentation and data acquisition
- Demonstrated proficiency with common office computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to train and direct students and other personnel in safety procedures and construction environment
Nice To Haves
- (1) Project management experience in an academic setting.
- (2) Experience with business development such as contributing to proposals, leading client communications, and cultivating industry partnerships.
- (3) Experience working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of technical and cultural backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily activities at the lab
- Manage access and space at the lab
- Coordinate with faculty and staff
- Track and maintain equipment
- Oversee safety training
- Enforce safety rules
- Manage billing
- Train students on how to use equipment
- Maintain lab accreditation
- Help plan tests
- Market lab capabilities and accreditation
- Coordinate and plan projects with faculty and sponsors
- Help with contracting
- Set up and run tests
- Oversee students that assist with tests
- Lead report writing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
