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Lab Manager
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Position Number: 1859739
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

JOB TITLE
Lab Manager

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Biomedical Engineering Lab

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Successful candidate will assist with the BME academic labs and classes by supplying the labs, maintaining and repairing the equipment, assisting with classes and labs, assisting with Project Presentation Day and other programs such as Outreach, Touch Tomorrow, REUs and summer programs. Responsible for acquisition and maintenance of supplies and equipment for the department and for coordination of facilities and activities related to undergraduate teaching and project laboratories.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:

Initiate purchase orders for supplies and equipment for teaching and project laboratories.
Supervise and guide students in the use of biomechanics equipment (e.g., Instron, force plates) and data acquisition.
Train students on the responsible and correct use, safety, and disposal/clean-up of all laboratory facilities and equipment.
Routinely communicate with faculty regarding lab supplies, equipment, lab prep, and other course needs.
Responsible for the setup and clean-up of supplies and equipment for all teaching and project laboratories.
Maintain accurate files of orders placed and received, operating/service manuals, inventory of departmental supplies and equipment and tracks problems as necessary.
Coordinate repairs/maintenance/upgrades of teaching and project equipment.
Train students in the proper use and maintenance of teaching and project equipment.
Help support laboratory exercises and lecture demonstrations.
Participate on committees such as the Project Presentation Day Committee.
Assist with summer camp programs with BME labs.
Assist with other programs such as REU, BME Outreach and Touch Tomorrow.
Serve as departmental safety officer.
Other duties as assigned by the Department Head or Laboratory Manager III.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanics, Physics or a similar technical field.
The candidate should feel comfortable with assembling things, working with mechanical testing equipment, and working with new devices. Preferred technical skills include uniaxial mechanical testing, cell culture, biomaterial preparation and characterization, CAD, Matlab, and LabView software.
The candidate must be interested in working closely with students and have excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to relate well to all levels of the campus community.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Lab-Manager_R0000878

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.