Lab Manager

at  Case Western Reserve University

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 0 to 2 years of professional engineering experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within computer engineering, electrical engineering, and biomedical engineering.
Demonstrate initiative and attention to detail.
Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software (bench equipment, tissue handling lab, and robotics), as well as familiarity with safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to effectively manage lab operations and staff. A leader, critical thinker, and problem solver.
Fluency in statistics, spreadsheets, budget planning, cost analysis, and computing.
Demonstrated time management skills.
Ability to collaborate with other team members to solve problems and support programs/ projects.
Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on
conflict of commitment and interest.
Ability to meet consistent attendance.
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform specific aspects of a broader engineering problem with a specific focus on designing, implementing, and overseeing the laboratory’s quality management program. Evaluate adequacy
of techniques, study and test new procedures and analyze data. (15%)
Support complex scientific and research programs related to area of specialization; analyze data, monitor and oversee experimental processes, and ensure operational functionality of
specialized equipment, and/or systems. Implement policies and procedures as relates to HFI laboratory operations. Devise new protocols and techniques to support projects. (15%)
Apply methods and techniques, adjust and correlate data, determine errors in results, and follow the operation through a series of related steps to completion. Establish and maintain all
laboratory records in accordance with specifications. (15%)
Exercise judgment on certain details of the work and in assisting in making preliminary selections and adoptions of possible alternatives. (10%)
May monitor laboratory budget. Oversee inventory and ensure supplies are available as required for lab sessions. (10%)
May be assisted in work by a technician or student helper. (6%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinate on-site training for new and existing staff members. (5%)
Ensure communication of laboratory data and appropriate result reporting. (5%)
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and system regulations to provide a safe operating environment. (5%)
Ensure compliance with all university policy procedures in the laboratory. (5%)
Recommend measures to improve testing procedures, use of equipment, and needs for new equipment. (5%)
Perform other duties as assigned. (4%)