Prototype Fabrication and Lab Manager

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Robust retirement plans with match

Employee scholarship programs

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Prototype Fabrication & Lab Manager in the Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering department to design, build, and refine custom experimental apparatus for cutting-edge research.

You will maintain lab equipment, ensure safety compliance with EH&S and OSHA, and collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to meet teaching and research needs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or related field plus 1 year of technical experience using common machine shop and fabrication tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of technical experience using common machine shop and fabrication tools.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and the design and fabrication of devices or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to conceptualize, design, fabricate, and refine custom experimental apparatus for research projects.
• Assist with design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment and devices.
• Ensure teaching and research labs meet the needs of faculty, staff, and students.
• Coordinate with Environmental Health and Safety and OSHA to ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machine shop tools

Job description

Working Title

Prototype Fabrication and Lab Manager

Department

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering-1058

Description Of Work

The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a dynamic, research-driven community advancing innovations across biomolecular engineering, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and molecular medicine. Students, staff, and faculty collaborate on cutting-edge, grant-funded research that addresses critical challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and advanced materials.

As the Prototype Fabrication & Lab Manager, you will:

• Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers to conceptualize, design, fabricate, and refine custom experimental apparatus that support novel research projects, where commercially available equipment may not exist.
• Assist with the design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment and devices.
• Ensure that the teaching and research labs in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering meet the needs of the department, faculty, staff, and students.
• Coordinate with Environmental Health and Safety and OSHA to ensure compliance with all safety requirements and eliminate safety hazards.

In the UNL system, this position is categorized as a Lab Mechanic.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Robust retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or a related technical field plus one (1) year of technical experience using common machine shop and fabrication tools such as mills, lathes, drills, saws, grinders, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments; OR
• High school diploma or equivalent plus three (3) years of technical experience using common machine shop and fabrication tools such as mills, lathes, drills, saws, grinders, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments. Equivalent experience/education considered.
• Knowledge of equipment and machine maintenance and the design and fabrication of devices or equipment.

Posted Salary

$26.17/hr minimum