Lab Manager - STEM Labs | Hybrid Eligible after 6 Months

Dallas College

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dallas College seeks a dynamic Lab Manager to design, develop, and launch seven new academic Schools. The role oversees laboratory operations across one or more labs, collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure safe, modern environments and alignment with workforce needs.

The Lab Manager reports to the Dean of Academic Affairs or the Vice Provost and may lead multiple laboratories, developing strategic plans, budgets, and processes to support instructional and research activities.

Qualifications

Understanding of laboratory operations, laboratory information systems (software and hardware), and laboratory equipment in one or more discipline areas within the School.
Able to instruct credit classes in one or more discipline areas within the School for which they are credentialed to teach.
Strong collaborator who can work with a cross-functional team to accomplish goals.
Ability to think strategically and innovatively creating realistic plans and workflows.
Must be able to manage multiple projects and possess strong analytical skills and organizational skills.
Demonstrates high a high degree of proficiency in performing job assignments within allotted times.
Able to identify problems, involve others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions and responds quickly to new challenges.
Advanced ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others.
Must be able to comply with Dallas College policies/procedures as well as applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Manages several laboratory areas including supervision of Laboratory Specialists or other staff.
Ensure compliance to laboratory safety rules and regulations, including health and safety policies, and college, state and federal policies.
Assists with the testing and evaluation of new technologies.
Recommends the purchase of equipment and information systems (software and hardware).
Develops methods to organize workflow to ensure quality, precision and timeliness of outputs.
Develops comprehensive inventory system for efficient tracking of equipment, tools and supplies for one or more laboratories.
Responsible for reports, proposals and recommendations related to lab functions.
Recognizes opportunities to apply quality improvement principles in daily activities.
Researches, evaluates and recommends new lab equipment, systems, and materials.
Develop strategic plan for laboratory services to support existing and new programs.
Prepares budget requests and manages approved budget.
Manages the preparation and maintenance of reports necessary to carry out the functions of laboratory support.
Collects and maintains data needed to evaluate service usage and customer satisfaction.
Prepares periodic reports, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment.
Build, maintain and encourage productive working relationships with faculty and ensure that laboratory support is coordinated to meet instructional and other needs.
Keeps up to date on the professional and technical aspects on the job.
Utilizes excellent interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively within internal and external stakeholders and constituents in the Dallas College community network.
Provide excellent customer service.
Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Perform other job duties as assigned.