Lab Director

Bucknell University; United States; On-site; USD 49,200 - 61,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling options

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

10% employer retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Job summary

Bucknell University is seeking a Lab Director to supervise laboratory functions, manage resources, and ensure safety compliance in an educational setting. The role involves overseeing multiple laboratory rooms, assisting faculty with research projects, and adhering to safety regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, along with two years of laboratory experience. The position offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits including medical insurance and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Two years of laboratory experience in a scientific or engineering laboratory setting.
• Willingness to develop skills in biomedical engineering.
• Ability to perform essential job functions in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve laboratory environment resources.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance in handling laboratory materials and chemicals.
• Order and stock necessary laboratory supplies.
• Develop training procedures for lab equipment.

Skills

Laboratory management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a closely related field

Tools

Computer-aided design software

Scientific test and measurement instrumentation

Job description

Position Title: Lab Director

Full time, Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours, 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 develops and updates 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.

Responsibilities

• 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; develop and update 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.
• Work in an in‑person, student‑facing role, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
• Report to the Biomedical Engineering Department Chair.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a 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.
• Physical requirements: Ability to perform essential job functions within an office environment, with or without reasonable accommodations, including sitting, standing, and moving within the office and campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of 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.

Job Details

Job Exempt: Yes. Salary Range: $49,200–$61,500. This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship; all candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role.
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long‑term disability insurance options.
• 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
• 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 employees are eligible for tuition remission for themselves, their spouse/spousal equivalent, and various tuition programs for their children.
• Eligibility at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• Comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives.
• Parent’s leave, employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the benefit of a university ID card.

Equal Opportunity & E‑Verify

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. Applicants are entitled to equal opportunity regardless 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.

Bucknell University participates in the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E‑Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your FormI‑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.