Staff Laboratory Assistant IV - Lab Manager

Inside Higher Ed; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Staff Laboratory Assistant IV - Lab Manager to oversee technical tasks in a laboratory setting. This role involves supervising staff and student personnel, maintaining laboratory equipment, and providing training in cybersecurity. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with at least three years of relevant experience. Familiarity with laboratory equipment and strong communication skills are essential. This is a full-time position based in Huntsville, Texas.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in computer laboratory management or related field.
• Familiar with common laboratory equipment and curriculum.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate a laboratory for the Cyber Forensics Intelligence Center.
• Supervise staff and student personnel.
• Provide training to students on resource utilization.
• Conduct cybersecurity training camps for students.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Virtual Farm management

Asset management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Asset management

Job description

Staff Laboratory Assistant IV - Lab Manager

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Requisition: 202500386S

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary: This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category: Service Maintenance

Department: Dept of Computer Science

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date: 12/12/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Educational And Experience Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or in a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Three years of experience in computer laboratory management, forward facing Information Technology support, in a laboratory at a university, college or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose Of Position: Performs under supervision, a wide variety of routine and advanced technical tasks including maintaining and operating a laboratory for the Cyber Forensics Intelligence Center.

Primary Responsibilities: Interprets and applies routine but moderately complex directives requiring moderate judgment ordinary attention and care to tasks such as, but not necessarily limited to, supervises staff and student personnel, schedules, establishes procedures, maintains inventory, orders supplies, equipment maintenance and repair, sanitation, security, and compliance with university and governments procedures, standards, rules and regulations. Recommends new and emerging forensic tools. Provides training to students on resource utilization. Provides weekly activity logs to the Director. Researches and evaluates new technologies to reduce cost, improve performance and security, and enhance management and reporting. Supervises student workers for SHSU Security Operations Center. Conducts cybersecurity training camps for students .Assists students with cybersecurity competitions as acting coach. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications: Must be familiar with common laboratory equipment, and the instruction and research curriculum. Must be able to follow oral and written instruction, and to work a modified schedule to accommodate classes and special projects. May require frequent contact with students, staff, and researchers. Skills in Virtual Farm and machine management preferred. Skills in asset management preferred. Position requires communication and interpersonal skills. Attention and care is required in the performance of duties to prevent injury to self or others.

Full Time Part Time: Full Time

Quicklink: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45773

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

EEO Statement: Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.