University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Instructional Laboratory Manager
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, us, 53201
Instructional Laboratory Manager
Milwaukee, WI Full Time JR10005100
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.
Position Title: Instructional Laboratory Manager
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Laboratory Manager
Job Duties:
The Laboratory Manager plays a key role in supporting instructional labs and lecture demonstrations for courses offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This technical support position involves preparing, maintaining, and troubleshooting lab equipment and software; collaborating with faculty, instructional staff, and teaching assistants on lab design and implementation; and training teaching assistants and instructional staff in the use of instructional equipment and computer programs related to the teaching lab. Duties will include determining the proper equipment for instructional labs and demonstration experiments, securing the instructional lab equipment and materials, and ensuring that each experimental station in the instructional laboratories is properly equipped and ready for the students.
In addition to maintaining and repairing equipment, the Laboratory Manager contributes to curriculum development by suggesting improvements and introducing new experiments. Expertise in electronics, computers, mechanical systems, and discipline-specific knowledge is essential. The Laboratory Manager also oversees the organization and availability of demonstration kits and provides hands-on support when complex setups are required. This position reports directly to the Department Chair.
Key Job Responsibilities:
5% of duties
Miscellaneous duties
1.
Participate in training exercises as required by federal or state law, university or department policy.
2.
Ensure compliance with all UW system safety policies and work appropriately with campus safety officers.
3.
Assist departmental outreach and non-departmental instructional activities when requested (Open House, Science Bag, etc.).
4.
Perform other activities assigned by the Department Chair and as needed within the Department of Physics and Astronomy that are consistent with the position of Laboratory Manager.
10% of duties
Maintain instructional laboratory and demonstration equipment, materials and facilities
1.
Monitor and maintain facilities in a neat and safe manner. Identify problems and/or potential problems and implement/request corrective actions in a timely manner.
2.
Monitor the operation and use of lab and demonstration equipment, supplies and facilities. Inventory equipment and track use of any equipment loaned to other Physics teaching labs to ensure it is returned in a timely manner.
Check equipment to ensure it functions properly.
3.
Maintain equipment and supplies. Perform maintenance and repairs as required.
Inform faculty and Department Administration of major repair/maintenance concerns.
Secure repair services as required and as permitted by the budgetary constraints.
4.
Devise and follow a regular schedule of maintenance activities for all equipment.
Document repair problems and repair equipment when feasible.
Establish service and user manual files for equipment and materials.
5.
When requested, assist faculty and department administration with the planning and design of facilities to meet future needs.
6.
Ensure compliance with safety policies. Develop and maintain safety protocols regarding laboratory equipment and hazardous substances.
60% of duties
Coordinate all support activities for instructional laboratories in physics courses.
1.
In coordination with faculty supervisor of the lab or independently, determine and document equipment and supply needs for each lab session by reviewing laboratory manuals and enrollment levels, as well as by discussing the respective experiments with instructional staff.
2.
Work in collaboration with instructional staff including graduate teaching assistants to develop, post, and implement a schedule of experiments before each semester begins to ensure that all required materials are available for lab exercises on a timely basis.
3.
Coordinate usage of lab equipment with faculty lab supervisors to mitigate scheduling conflicts.
4.
Order materials and equipment required for lab exercises and activities in the instructional lab classrooms.
i.
Investigate alternate state approved sources for materials to ensure quality and economy of materials and equipment.
ii.
Order materials and equipment with consideration to scheduled delivery dates and classroom need. Check all materials received for quality and proper quantities. Track order status as needed.
iii.
Maintain an updated inventory of existing materials and equipment, as well as the quantities and locations within the facility.
iv.
Carefully monitor expenditures vs. assigned budget for cost. Advise Department Chair of budget concerns and unusual purchase requests.
5. Set up laboratories for respective lab exercises as required by class schedule.
6. Check to ensure that all materials and equipment are available in adequate quantities.
7.
Test equipment and supplies to ensure appropriate results can be obtained in lab exercises. Remove and store lab equipment properly when experiments have been completed.
8.
Troubleshoot problems with lab equipment including computers and associated software on short notice.
Advise instructors and teaching assistants of any perceived or anticipated problems.
9.
Train and advise teaching assistants and other instructional staff in safe equipment operating procedures and requirements.
10% of duties
Provide technical expertise and support for the planning and implementation of laboratory exercises
1.
Assist faculty and lecturers in designing and testing lab exercises. Assist faculty and lecturers in the continued development of existing lab exercises. Assist faculty and lecturers with curricular projects including the development of appropriate lab equipment.
Document activities for future reference.
2.
Assist faculty and other instructional staff in determining and acquiring materials, equipment, and support facilities needed to conduct the testing and implementation of new lab exercises.
3.
Train faculty, lecturers, and teaching assistants in the use of equipment for lab exercises. Provide and update documentation of set-up procedures for teaching assistants and lab helpers as needed.
4.
Assist/advise on the development/updating of lab manuals.
15% of duties
Maintaining and assembling demonstration equipment for lecture sections.
1.
Under the direction of experienced instructional faculty and staff, create and maintain a detailed inventory of demonstration experiments and associated equipment.
2.
Develop and update when necessary documentation of set-up procedures for
lecture demonstration experiments.
3.
Collect and organize into labeled "kit" form, for accessibility and ease of use, selected demonstration experiments.
4.
Be available on a pre-arranged basis to assist instructors to assemble the larger demonstration experiments that cannot be stored in "kit" form or which require the quick movement of heavier/more complicated equipment into and out of lecture hall. Assist in the assembly/troubleshooting thereof during 10-minute gap between lectures.
5.
When requested, assist in the development of new demonstration experiments.
Department:
Physics
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is expected to be $60,000 - $70,000. (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)
Required Qualifications: High school or technical college diploma
Experience with computer-controlled equipment and desktop software
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field.
Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, maintaining and cleaning instructional or demonstration laboratory equipment.
Experience with instructional laboratory equipment and software
Background in positive interactions with diverse populations.
Demonstrate ability to provide customer support.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide: A cover letter and
Detailed resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Contact Information:
Angela Broderick at
or .
Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see
, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at
for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
To apply, visit en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Instructional-Laboratory-Manager_JR10005100.
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Milwaukee, WI Full Time JR10005100
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.
Position Title: Instructional Laboratory Manager
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Laboratory Manager
Job Duties:
The Laboratory Manager plays a key role in supporting instructional labs and lecture demonstrations for courses offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This technical support position involves preparing, maintaining, and troubleshooting lab equipment and software; collaborating with faculty, instructional staff, and teaching assistants on lab design and implementation; and training teaching assistants and instructional staff in the use of instructional equipment and computer programs related to the teaching lab. Duties will include determining the proper equipment for instructional labs and demonstration experiments, securing the instructional lab equipment and materials, and ensuring that each experimental station in the instructional laboratories is properly equipped and ready for the students.
In addition to maintaining and repairing equipment, the Laboratory Manager contributes to curriculum development by suggesting improvements and introducing new experiments. Expertise in electronics, computers, mechanical systems, and discipline-specific knowledge is essential. The Laboratory Manager also oversees the organization and availability of demonstration kits and provides hands-on support when complex setups are required. This position reports directly to the Department Chair.
Key Job Responsibilities:
5% of duties
Miscellaneous duties
1.
Participate in training exercises as required by federal or state law, university or department policy.
2.
Ensure compliance with all UW system safety policies and work appropriately with campus safety officers.
3.
Assist departmental outreach and non-departmental instructional activities when requested (Open House, Science Bag, etc.).
4.
Perform other activities assigned by the Department Chair and as needed within the Department of Physics and Astronomy that are consistent with the position of Laboratory Manager.
10% of duties
Maintain instructional laboratory and demonstration equipment, materials and facilities
1.
Monitor and maintain facilities in a neat and safe manner. Identify problems and/or potential problems and implement/request corrective actions in a timely manner.
2.
Monitor the operation and use of lab and demonstration equipment, supplies and facilities. Inventory equipment and track use of any equipment loaned to other Physics teaching labs to ensure it is returned in a timely manner.
Check equipment to ensure it functions properly.
3.
Maintain equipment and supplies. Perform maintenance and repairs as required.
Inform faculty and Department Administration of major repair/maintenance concerns.
Secure repair services as required and as permitted by the budgetary constraints.
4.
Devise and follow a regular schedule of maintenance activities for all equipment.
Document repair problems and repair equipment when feasible.
Establish service and user manual files for equipment and materials.
5.
When requested, assist faculty and department administration with the planning and design of facilities to meet future needs.
6.
Ensure compliance with safety policies. Develop and maintain safety protocols regarding laboratory equipment and hazardous substances.
60% of duties
Coordinate all support activities for instructional laboratories in physics courses.
1.
In coordination with faculty supervisor of the lab or independently, determine and document equipment and supply needs for each lab session by reviewing laboratory manuals and enrollment levels, as well as by discussing the respective experiments with instructional staff.
2.
Work in collaboration with instructional staff including graduate teaching assistants to develop, post, and implement a schedule of experiments before each semester begins to ensure that all required materials are available for lab exercises on a timely basis.
3.
Coordinate usage of lab equipment with faculty lab supervisors to mitigate scheduling conflicts.
4.
Order materials and equipment required for lab exercises and activities in the instructional lab classrooms.
i.
Investigate alternate state approved sources for materials to ensure quality and economy of materials and equipment.
ii.
Order materials and equipment with consideration to scheduled delivery dates and classroom need. Check all materials received for quality and proper quantities. Track order status as needed.
iii.
Maintain an updated inventory of existing materials and equipment, as well as the quantities and locations within the facility.
iv.
Carefully monitor expenditures vs. assigned budget for cost. Advise Department Chair of budget concerns and unusual purchase requests.
5. Set up laboratories for respective lab exercises as required by class schedule.
6. Check to ensure that all materials and equipment are available in adequate quantities.
7.
Test equipment and supplies to ensure appropriate results can be obtained in lab exercises. Remove and store lab equipment properly when experiments have been completed.
8.
Troubleshoot problems with lab equipment including computers and associated software on short notice.
Advise instructors and teaching assistants of any perceived or anticipated problems.
9.
Train and advise teaching assistants and other instructional staff in safe equipment operating procedures and requirements.
10% of duties
Provide technical expertise and support for the planning and implementation of laboratory exercises
1.
Assist faculty and lecturers in designing and testing lab exercises. Assist faculty and lecturers in the continued development of existing lab exercises. Assist faculty and lecturers with curricular projects including the development of appropriate lab equipment.
Document activities for future reference.
2.
Assist faculty and other instructional staff in determining and acquiring materials, equipment, and support facilities needed to conduct the testing and implementation of new lab exercises.
3.
Train faculty, lecturers, and teaching assistants in the use of equipment for lab exercises. Provide and update documentation of set-up procedures for teaching assistants and lab helpers as needed.
4.
Assist/advise on the development/updating of lab manuals.
15% of duties
Maintaining and assembling demonstration equipment for lecture sections.
1.
Under the direction of experienced instructional faculty and staff, create and maintain a detailed inventory of demonstration experiments and associated equipment.
2.
Develop and update when necessary documentation of set-up procedures for
lecture demonstration experiments.
3.
Collect and organize into labeled "kit" form, for accessibility and ease of use, selected demonstration experiments.
4.
Be available on a pre-arranged basis to assist instructors to assemble the larger demonstration experiments that cannot be stored in "kit" form or which require the quick movement of heavier/more complicated equipment into and out of lecture hall. Assist in the assembly/troubleshooting thereof during 10-minute gap between lectures.
5.
When requested, assist in the development of new demonstration experiments.
Department:
Physics
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is expected to be $60,000 - $70,000. (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)
Required Qualifications: High school or technical college diploma
Experience with computer-controlled equipment and desktop software
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field.
Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, maintaining and cleaning instructional or demonstration laboratory equipment.
Experience with instructional laboratory equipment and software
Background in positive interactions with diverse populations.
Demonstrate ability to provide customer support.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide: A cover letter and
Detailed resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Contact Information:
Angela Broderick at
or .
Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see
, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at
for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
To apply, visit en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Instructional-Laboratory-Manager_JR10005100.
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