Lab Director

Bucknell University; East Buffalo Township (PA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Tuition remission

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bucknell University is seeking a Lab Director to oversee multiple laboratory rooms, manage equipment, safety, training, and compliance with regulations. The role collaborates with faculty and facilities, ensuring smooth lab operations and timely support for research and coursework.

Reporting to the Biomedical Engineering Department Chair, this in-person position requires 40 hours weekly and a commitment to safety and high-quality instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Two years of laboratory experience in a scientific or engineering setting.
• Willingness to develop skills across biomedical engineering areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage, organize, and improve laboratory environment resources including facilities, equipment, software, instrumentation, and supplies.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment; troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Ensure equipment/instruments are available, functional, and properly placed for use by students and faculty; oversee safety protocols.
• Order, organize, and stock supplies including PPE to support classes, student projects, and research.
• Develop and maintain training procedures for laboratory equipment and departmental resources.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in handling and disposal of materials; update risk assessments and management plans.
• Provide collaborative, timely support to faculty for laboratory instruction and assist with student research projects.

Skills

Lab safety management

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Student and faculty support

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

Machine tools

Job description

Position Title:

Lab Director

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of laboratory functions and oversee multiple laboratory rooms, including laboratory equipment, supplies ordering and organizing, laboratory safety, equipment training, maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment, and troubleshooting of issues. Supports and collaborates with faculty in laboratory instructional activities and assists with and advises faculty and students on their research or design projects, emphasizing consideration for current safety protocols and fabrication techniques. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations in the handling and disposal of laboratory materials and chemicals; and development and updating of risk assessment and management plans for all science protocols, proposals, observations, and experiments. Collaborates with department faculty, staff, and students as well as facilities personnel and fellow lab directors. Performs related tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratories.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationship

• The role will report to the Biomedical Engineering Department Chair

Work Setting/Schedule

• In person, student facing role
• 40/hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Staff exempt

What You Will Do

• Manage, organize, and improve laboratory environment resources including facilities, equipment, software, instrumentation, and supplies. Perform maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Ensure needed equipment or instruments are available, working, and in place for use by students and faculty and oversee and maintain safety protocols in the laboratory.
• Order, organize, and stock necessary supplies including equipment, instruments, common laboratory supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to support classes, student projects, and student and faculty research.
• Develop and maintain training procedures for laboratory equipment, tools, and other departmental resources for students and faculty.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations in the handling and disposal of laboratory materials and chemicals; and development and updating of risk assessment and management plans for all science protocols, proposals, observations, and experiments.
• Provide collaborative, timely support to faculty for laboratory instruction and assist and advise faculty and students on research and design projects in areas relevant to the lab director’s expertise.
• The job description’s listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive; additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Two (2) years of laboratory experience in a scientific or engineering laboratory setting
• A willingness to develop skills associated with the wide range of technical areas associated with biomedical engineering

Preferred, but not required:

• Master’s degree in a closely related field
• 3 years laboratory experience in a higher education setting
• Experience with operating and maintaining scientific test and measurement instrumentation
• Experience with computer-aided design software, fabrication techniques and equipment (3D printing, machine tools, etc.), and electromechanical systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions within an office environment, with or without reasonable accommodations. This includes the capacity to engage in activities such as sitting, standing, and moving within the office and campus.

Job Exempt:

Yes

Salary Range:

49,200.00-61,500.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate’s credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell’s benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individualsto apply and donot discriminate inadmissions, employment, educational programs and/or activitieson the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell’s E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail].