Instructional Lab Supervisor

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation, optional

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering in Pullman seeks an Instructional Lab Supervisor to lead and manage the MME instructional, research, fabrication, and service-center laboratories. You will work under the School Director to ensure safe, efficient operations and high-quality hands-on learning outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing and modernizing lab equipment and facilities, implementing safety programs, training staff and students, coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with three (3) years of related experience; Master’s may substitute for one year.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and modernize laboratory equipment, materials, technologies, and facilities.
• Manage laboratory operations and oversee safety programs and training.
• Provide leadership for laboratory staff and student employees; establish policies and procedures for safe and efficient operations.
• Coordinate with faculty to support laboratory-based curriculum and assist in instruction.
• Oversee the Cougar Shop and service-center operations, including fabrication support, customer coordination, equipment utilization, and service-center billing.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Safety compliance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Master’s degree substitution for experience

Tools

Machining

Fabrication

Instrumentation

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

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Department Name: School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Location: Pullman, WA

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business‑related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type Full time

Position Term 12 Month

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