PRL Lab Services Manager

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

65d • $92,587 - $105,351 • Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world's most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems. Mechanical Engineering is one of the largest departments in Stanford's School of Engineering. The department is consistently ranked in the top group of all mechanical engineering departments in the nation. The department works in four major research areas: computational engineering, design, sustainability, and human health. Our research philosophy is simple: We push the limits of the possible - the ultra-efficient and most sustainable, the fully autonomous and super-controlled, the bioinspired and maximally enduring. We employ a range of methodologies: design thinking, multiscale modeling, physics-based simulation, control systems, and artificial intelligence - to the study of the nanoscale to complex living and mechanical systems. The Product Realization Lab (PRL) is a vibrant, hands-on teaching environment open to all Stanford students interested in physical design, engineering, prototyping, and fabrication. The PRL is seeking a Lab Services Manager to play a key role in ensuring a safe, well-maintained, and fully operational lab. In close partnership with the PRL Director and teaching team, the Lab Services Manager is responsible for managing the lab's tools, equipment, and supplies to support student learning and project work. We're seeking a collaborative and committed team member who will help create a positive and productive experience for every student in the PRL.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Understanding of academic research facility needs.
• General background in a discipline related to the work of specific lab(s).
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple budgets.
• Knowledge and experience in managing facilities, operations, maintenance, space, and equipment administration in a research or teaching setting.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a complex and technical environment.
• Familiarity with health and safety compliance regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in a relevant engineering-related field.
• Experience with the use and maintenance of common fabrication equipment used in metal working (bandsaws, manual mills and lathes, CNC mills), welding, sheet metal cutting and forming, waterjet, woodworking (band saw, table saw, CNC router), rapid prototyping (3D printers, laser cutters, hand tools), electronics, soft goods (sewing machines, embroidery).
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Proactive initiative-taker.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise and subject matter knowledge to help determine appropriate new fabrication tools and equipment needs with the Product Realization Lab (PRL) Director and Lecturers. Oversee installation and setup of new equipment, and organize and maintain purchasing, user guides, and warranty records for all equipment. Coordinate with the PRL Director to manage and track equipment warranty plans and service contracts as needed.
• Establish protocols and schedules for equipment maintenance. Perform equipment preventive maintenance and as-needed repairs, engaging student staff and equipment manufacturers as needed. Create and organize documentation on proper equipment maintenance methods and troubleshooting.
• Perform inventory and initiate orders for equipment consumables, along with general use and course-specific lab supplies/materials in coordination with the PRL Director and Lecturers.
• Collaborate with the PRL Director to develop and document safety protocols and serve as Lab Safety Coordinator with University Environmental Health & Safety to ensure compliance for all processes and materials used in the lab. Will coordinate with peers from other Stanford fabrication facilities to understand best practices for maintaining a safe environment for students. Create and update training materials and standard operating procedures for safe equipment operation and materials use and disposal, providing training to student staff as needed.
• Help define and document usage guidelines in support of the work of students in the PRL in the design and fabrication of physical projects. Support the PRL Director and lecturers in evaluating and balancing access and usage of facility and equipment, and support students in the safe and effective use of the fabrication and assembly capabilities of the teaching lab. May develop and evolve documentation as well as lead trainings to facilitate student and student staff use of fabrication equipment and tools at the request of PRL lab director and lecturers.
• Collaborate with the PRL Director on facility renovations and coordinate with on-site contractors as needed. Coordinate with the Facilities and LBRE teams as needed for general building upkeep.

Benefits

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees