Nanofabrication Facility Manager: Operations & Safety Leader

Cooperative Education; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University in Manassas, VA seeks a Nanofabrication Facility Manager to lead the Class 1,000 Nanofabrication Facility. You will ensure safe, compliant operations and manage staff, equipment, and infrastructure.

You will partner with EHS, oversee budgets, vendor relations, and support interdisciplinary research, education, workshops, and industry collaborations while maintaining financial and operational integrity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of technical experience in a clean room.
• 3+ years of laboratory operations or personnel management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor NFF personnel.
• Oversee all NFF tools, systems, and supporting infrastructure, including routine facility checks, troubleshooting and basic tool maintenance.
• Supervise equipment deliveries, installations, testing, inspections of tools, and vendor-led training to support facility operations and strategic growth.
• Establish, maintain and update SOPs and documentation for all tools and processes.
• Manage facility scheduling, user access, and authorization systems.
• Maintain accurate records of user access, training status, and certifications.
• Ensure all necessary service contracts are in place for tools, critical infrastructure, and operations within the NFF.
• Plan, execute, and track/record corrective and preventive maintenance (PM) in coordination with NFF staff, Mason Facilities, and external service engineers.
• Develop, maintain, and implement emergency procedures, including equipment restart protocols and facilities communication plans; and
• Lead continuity of operations planning, including identification of critical systems and functions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Vendor management

Facilities management

Safety compliance

Education

Master’s degree in related field

PhD or terminal degree

Job description

George Mason University in Manassas, VA seeks a Nanofabrication Facility Manager to lead the Class 1,000 Nanofabrication Facility. You will ensure safe, compliant operations and manage staff, equipment, and infrastructure.

You will partner with EHS, oversee budgets, vendor relations, and support interdisciplinary research, education, workshops, and industry collaborations while maintaining financial and operational integrity.