About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Department Head, the Laboratory Manager is responsible for providing technical support for research and instructional programs and for the day-to-day management of department laboratory facilities.
Essential Functions
- Maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment; coordinate with external vendors.
- Monitor safety and laboratory training compliance for department personnel.
- Maintain an inventory of department assets; coordinate with University property office.
- Support undergraduate capstone and other research projects; liaison with vendors and equipment procurement.
- Support research laboratories; sensor and transducers and data acquisition hardware and software specification and procurement, software development.
- Establish new and/or refine existing standard operating procedures for departmental facilities.
- Troubleshoot defective systems, equipment, components and associated cabling and power supplies.
- Repair defects found in troubleshooting by direct component repair or replacement of subassemblies as necessary. Calibrate and align instruments as necessary. Perform mechanical repairs as necessary.
- Develop instructions and trains faculty, students or staff in proper usage of equipment.
- Serve as building coordinator for all department laboratory space. Coordinate renovations, refurbishing, moving, and maintenance projects, inventory, and security related issues with laboratories and storage spaces in multiple buildings.
- Prioritize and coordinate a multitude of simultaneous projects.
Other Functions
- Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness.
- Work in partnership with colleagues within the COE community and across the campus to support the MIE department head and dean strategic priorities.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- Diploma and/or certification of completion from a formal vocational or technical school or qualified apprentice program and ten (10) years of experience in research or laboratory facilities – OR- an Associate’s degree and seven (7) years of experience in research or laboratory facilities -OR- a Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of experience in research or laboratory facilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge in experimental setup including:
- Sensors and instrumentation,
- Data acquisition,
- Control hardware and software.
- Demonstrates knowledge of higher education learning environments.
- Proven communication skills verbal and written.
- Data processing skills using LabView, Matlab.
- Knowledge of Office software Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- A Masters Degree in electronics technology or similar field with 1 year experience in a higher educational setting.
- Working knowledge in computer aided design (e.g. Solidworks).
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Ability to bend, stoop, and lift and/or carry heavy objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, unassisted.
- Typical lab/classroom environment
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Salary Information
Level 27
PSU Hiring Ranges
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please provide letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.