Lab Operations Manager, Mechanical Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS retirement system

Vision, Dental, FSA

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a Research Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and long-term planning of Mechanical Engineering laboratories. You will maintain equipment, ensure safety, manage schedules, and support faculty and students in lab classes and research activities, coordinating with external vendors as needed.

The role reports to the department chair and requires collaboration across educational and research units, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of general research experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations and long-term planning of Mechanical Engineering laboratories.
• Maintains lab equipment and safety protocols; manages lab schedules.
• Coordinates with vendors and supports faculty and students in class and research activities.
• Plans work operations and priorities to meet educational and research objectives.
• Ensures compliance with safety/environmental regulations and handles data management for reports.

Skills

Lab management

Research lab experience

Safety protocols

Budget management

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace

Bachelor's degree

Job description

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a Research Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and long-term planning of Mechanical Engineering laboratories. You will maintain equipment, ensure safety, manage schedules, and support faculty and students in lab classes and research activities, coordinating with external vendors as needed.

The role reports to the department chair and requires collaboration across educational and research units, with a focus on