Engineering Lab Operations Manager

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a Lab Manager to support the Senior Lab Manager in operating the School of Engineering labs, equipment and student technicians across Computer, Civil, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical disciplines.

This role requires supervising student lab technicians, enforcing safety and lifecycle management of equipment, coordinating maintenance, training faculty and staff, and contributing to budgeting and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years’ experience required.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal property and safety regulations is preferred.
• Prior administrative oversight of lab environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, manage and support engineering equipment and systems, in specific labs as assigned.
• Daily maintenance of equipment, monitoring usage, coordinating repairs, recommending service agreements and life-cycle management for improved cost reductions, safety, and quality control.
• Facilities management/support of labs and classrooms.
• Participate in regular staff meetings with lab managers and student technicians.
• Give tours to visitors in support of university recruiting events and external guests.
• Provide training to faculty, staff, students and external users on lab and machine shop equipment.
• Provide services in support of student competition teams, capstone projects, academic labs and technology as required.
• Participate in budget management and strategic planning alongside the Director of Engineering Labs.

Skills

Lab supervision

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Liberty University is seeking a Lab Manager to support the Senior Lab Manager in operating the School of Engineering labs, equipment and student technicians across Computer, Civil, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical disciplines.

This role requires supervising student lab technicians, enforcing safety and lifecycle management of equipment, coordinating maintenance, training faculty and staff, and contributing to budgeting and strategic planning.