Lab Manager, Department of Physical Sciences, Daytona Beach Campus

OHB System AG; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach is seeking a Lab Manager for the Department of Physical Sciences. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, supporting experiments for teaching and research, and overseeing safety procedures. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong hands-on electronic skills are required. The position provides generous leave, tuition coverage for employees, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated hands-on skills in electronics troubleshooting and laboratory hardware maintenance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory equipment and electronics.
• Supporting faculty and staff in developing and adapting experiments for teaching and research.
• Overseeing laboratory safety procedures.
• Coordinating with vendors for service and procurement of parts.
• Providing technical training for faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and students.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Laboratory hardware maintenance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering physics, physics, engineering, electronics technology

Job description

Lab Manager – Department of Physical Sciences, Daytona Beach Campus

The Department of Physical Sciences at the Daytona Beach Campus seeks applicants for the position of Lab Manager. This position provides essential support to the department in the maintenance, use, and development of its teaching and research laboratory equipment. The individual is responsible for ensuring the smooth function of the department's teaching labs and assists both faculty and students in the development and implementation of new research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory equipment and electronics (oscilloscopes, power supplies, optics, detectors, vacuum systems, instrumentation, etc.)
• Supporting faculty and staff in developing, setting up, and adapting experiments for teaching and research
• Overseeing laboratory safety procedures in collaboration with faculty and the university's safety office
• Coordinating with vendors for service and procurement of parts and supplies
• Providing technical training and guidance for faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and students as needed

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
• Tuition Coverage: 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, with discounted rates for spouse and dependent children up to age 26
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period
• Personal Leave: 12 days of personal leave for non‑exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full‑time employees in your first year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering physics, physics, engineering, electronics technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated hands‑on skills in electronics troubleshooting, instrumentation, and laboratory hardware maintenance
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Equal Employment Opportunity

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