Instructional Lab Supervisor

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks an Instructional Lab Supervisor to lead the MME labs, oversee fabrication and service-center operations, and supervise staff. The role drives safety, policy, and equipment modernization to support instruction and research.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty, maintaining labs, and guiding students in safe use of lab and fabrication tools within a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience managing academic or research laboratories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MME instructional, research, fabrication, and service-center labs in Pullman.
• Develop and maintain lab equipment, facilities, and safety programs.
• Supervise staff and student employees; establish policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with faculty to support lab-based curriculum and instruction.
• Oversee Cougar Shop and service-center operations, including billing.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory management

Instruction support

Safety standards knowledge

Budgeting / service center operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Master's degree substituted for one year of experience

Tools

Machining

Fabrication

Instrumentation

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: August 31, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 1128-YN_ADMINPRO - Instructional Lab Supervisor

Business Title: Instructional Lab Supervisor

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) is committed to advancing engineering education and research through hands‑on learning, innovation, and discovery. Our instructional and research laboratories provide students, faculty, and industry partners with the facilities and technical resources needed to solve complex engineering challenges. Join a collaborative team dedicated to fostering excellence, safety, innovation, and student success while supporting the future of engineering at Washington State University (WSU). As the Instructional Lab Supervisor, you will be responsible for leadership and management of the Mechanical and Materials Engineering instructional, research, fabrication, and service‑center laboratories located in Pullman, WA, under the direction of the School Director. The laboratories serve the WSU community by providing facilities that support instruction, research, fabrication, testing, and hands‑on learning experiences. In this role, you will be responsible for: the development, maintenance, and modernization of laboratory equipment, materials, technologies, and facilities; management of laboratory operations; implementation of safety programs and training; and oversight of instructional and service‑center activities. You will provide leadership for laboratory staff and student employees, develop policies and procedures, and establish accountable practices that support safe and efficient laboratory operations. You will coordinate with faculty to support laboratory‑based curriculum, assist in instruction of laboratory courses, and provide training and technical guidance for students, faculty, and staff in the safe and effective use of laboratory and fabrication equipment. Additionally, you will oversee the Cougar Shop and service‑center operations, including fabrication support, customer coordination, equipment utilization, and service‑center billing activities. The expectation is to foster an environment with a high level of inclusiveness, student engagement, responsibility, innovation, and safety while supporting the instructional, research, outreach, and service missions of the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,763.06 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the discipline.
• A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing academic or research laboratories.
• Experience with machining, fabrication, or instrumentation.
• Experience supporting engineering instruction.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards.
• Experience managing budgets or service center operations.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department - School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering website

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Department Name: School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Location: Pullman, WA