Lead Instructional Lab & Fabrication Supervisor

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks an Instructional Lab Supervisor to lead the MME labs, oversee fabrication and service-center operations, and supervise staff. The role drives safety, policy, and equipment modernization to support instruction and research.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty, maintaining labs, and guiding students in safe use of lab and fabrication tools within a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience managing academic or research laboratories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MME instructional, research, fabrication, and service-center labs in Pullman.
• Develop and maintain lab equipment, facilities, and safety programs.
• Supervise staff and student employees; establish policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with faculty to support lab-based curriculum and instruction.
• Oversee Cougar Shop and service-center operations, including billing.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory management

Instruction support

Safety standards knowledge

Budgeting / service center operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Master's degree substituted for one year of experience

Tools

Machining

Fabrication

Instrumentation

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks an Instructional Lab Supervisor to lead the MME labs, oversee fabrication and service-center operations, and supervise staff. The role drives safety, policy, and equipment modernization to support instruction and research.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty, maintaining labs, and guiding students in safe use of lab and fabrication tools within a collaborative, inclusive environment.