Lab Manager (TEMP)

Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering Lab Manager

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is seeking a Lab Manager to implement and coordinate all the engineering and design aspects of all research test setups in designated CATER laboratories and facilities, provides technical and test systems in support of the operations of all research projects. Maintain safety for staff, faculty and students participating in research projects.

Responsibilities include :

• Providing technical expertise, analysis and judgment during proposal preparation and discussions with sponsors to resolve previously unknown research related safety considerations during project planning and execution for current, and future research testing facilities and related components.
• Adopting and implementing existing safety protocols from other institutions, understanding applicable safety codes (such as electrical, high pressure, chemical, emissions, toxic materials), guiding test rig designs based on safety protocols / codes, updating current policies and drafting new safety policies as required to ensure all research conducted is completed in a safe manner.
• Providing research guidance on safety related elements for submittal to grant sponsors for potential future research awards and assisting the proposal team to bring in new externally sponsored projects.
• Working with students and researchers to maintain, repair and calibrate a diverse variety of equipment including standard electronic test equipment, fluid flow systems, heat transfer equipment, materials sintering devices, laser and mechanical measurement systems.
• Inspecting and evaluating work operations, production methods, and hazard controls to determine potential contaminant emissions sources or related health hazards associated with workplace conditions and creating standard operation procedures for each testing set up.
• Monitoring research testing participants and making real-time cautions to all personnel and making adjustments to equipment and machinery as required to prevent unsafe and hazardous conditions.
• Managing workplace safety programs and providing equipment, chemical and propellant safety training to all employees and students and all other duties as assigned.
• Conducting annual inventory of all equipment / assets, supplies and chemicals, and maintaining a professional appearance for all test setups, laboratories and facilities.

Minimum qualifications include :

Preferred qualifications include :

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