Lab Operations Manager
University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Department of Aerospace Engineering is hiring a Laboratory/Classroom Services Manager. Reporting to the Department Administrator, you will ensure laboratory safety and compliance by maintaining standards, managing emergency response teams, and communicating safety issues. You will manage a technical support team, overseeing performance, delegating tasks, and handling the technical center budget. You will address facility concerns, maintain space assignments, and oversee maintenance of specialized facilities. You will also manage renovation projects, collaborating on construction projects, and working with architects and contractors.
Responsibilities*
25% - Laboratory Safety and Compliance:
Establish and maintain standards of laboratory and personnel safety, ensuring OSHA compliance.
Represent the department on the safety committee and AERO Leaders Committee, participating in monthly meetings.
Manage and coordinate the emergency response team, and plan and direct training exercises for various emergencies.
Maintain the chemical hygiene plan, material safety data sheets, and spill protection, control, and countermeasures.
Work with faculty and staff on lab use for research and teaching, identifying potential safety issues.
Communicate facility and safety issues to the AERO community and department leadership.
Create and maintain a preventative maintenance plan of large machinery and specialized testing equipment.
25% - Technical Support Team Management:
Plan, coordinate, and supervise technical support for instructional and research labs.
Provide supervisory guidance, including performance appraisals, work schedules, career development, safety, and mentorship.
Delegate work to ensure equitable distribution of responsibilities among the AERO Tech Team.
Ensure consistent use of the Team Dynamics system to manage requests from faculty, staff, and students.
Delegate and monitor tickets daily, ensuring timely updates and resolution.
Administer the technical center budget, order equipment and supplies, and maintain technicians' timekeeping and payroll.
25% - Facilities Management:
Act as the point of contact for facility concerns such as temperature, repairs, and space requests.
Maintain a database of space assignments and updated floor plans.
Conduct space utilization analysis and make recommendations for optimal lab configuration.
Manage building and lab access systems.
Oversee maintenance for academic and research facilities, including specialized power-generating, high-vacuum, and high‑pressure air pumping facilities.
Consult with users and vendors to ensure safe operational standards, maintenance, and repair of systems.
Oversee department receiving which includes daily deliveries, hazardous materials, pressurized gases and large equipment.
Manage and oversee renovation projects for academic and research facilities.
Collaborate with the Office of Facilities Planning on construction and renovation projects, ensuring safety and compliance.
Design, fabricate, and install digital, analog, and electromechanical systems for research projects.
Conduct special facility‑related projects as assigned, including planning and coordinating construction and renovation projects.
Serve as a liaison with architects and contractors.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of laboratory materials, methods, and equipment
Experience with the design and fabrication of laboratory equipment
Experience with hazardous materials handling and OSHA regulations
Knowledge of facility maintenance, including power‑generating equipment, large air & vacuum systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and water pumps
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing as it relates to renovation and construction
Intermediate project management skills, such as scheduling and budgeting
Excellent organization and technical skills, including the ability to organize complex operations, interpret technical plans, and relay updates respectfully and timely
Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively work with a large and diverse population of faculty, students, staff, and visitors
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure of deadlines and competing priorities
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Why Work at Michigan?
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two‑for‑one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long‑term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Maternity and Parental Leave
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Additional Information
Salary:
A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Routinely moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus for various classroom and event needs
Occasionally ascends/descends ladders to service lights
Routinely position self to install computer equipment, including under desks
Requires the ability to travel to various locations on and off campus to conduct work and deliver materials
This position requires inspection of sites to detect safety concerns
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third‑party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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The University of Michigan Department of Aerospace Engineering is hiring a Laboratory/Classroom Services Manager. Reporting to the Department Administrator, you will ensure laboratory safety and compliance by maintaining standards, managing emergency response teams, and communicating safety issues. You will manage a technical support team, overseeing performance, delegating tasks, and handling the technical center budget. You will address facility concerns, maintain space assignments, and oversee maintenance of specialized facilities. You will also manage renovation projects, collaborating on construction projects, and working with architects and contractors.
Responsibilities*
25% - Laboratory Safety and Compliance:
Establish and maintain standards of laboratory and personnel safety, ensuring OSHA compliance.
Represent the department on the safety committee and AERO Leaders Committee, participating in monthly meetings.
Manage and coordinate the emergency response team, and plan and direct training exercises for various emergencies.
Maintain the chemical hygiene plan, material safety data sheets, and spill protection, control, and countermeasures.
Work with faculty and staff on lab use for research and teaching, identifying potential safety issues.
Communicate facility and safety issues to the AERO community and department leadership.
Create and maintain a preventative maintenance plan of large machinery and specialized testing equipment.
25% - Technical Support Team Management:
Plan, coordinate, and supervise technical support for instructional and research labs.
Provide supervisory guidance, including performance appraisals, work schedules, career development, safety, and mentorship.
Delegate work to ensure equitable distribution of responsibilities among the AERO Tech Team.
Ensure consistent use of the Team Dynamics system to manage requests from faculty, staff, and students.
Delegate and monitor tickets daily, ensuring timely updates and resolution.
Administer the technical center budget, order equipment and supplies, and maintain technicians' timekeeping and payroll.
25% - Facilities Management:
Act as the point of contact for facility concerns such as temperature, repairs, and space requests.
Maintain a database of space assignments and updated floor plans.
Conduct space utilization analysis and make recommendations for optimal lab configuration.
Manage building and lab access systems.
Oversee maintenance for academic and research facilities, including specialized power-generating, high-vacuum, and high‑pressure air pumping facilities.
Consult with users and vendors to ensure safe operational standards, maintenance, and repair of systems.
Oversee department receiving which includes daily deliveries, hazardous materials, pressurized gases and large equipment.
Manage and oversee renovation projects for academic and research facilities.
Collaborate with the Office of Facilities Planning on construction and renovation projects, ensuring safety and compliance.
Design, fabricate, and install digital, analog, and electromechanical systems for research projects.
Conduct special facility‑related projects as assigned, including planning and coordinating construction and renovation projects.
Serve as a liaison with architects and contractors.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of laboratory materials, methods, and equipment
Experience with the design and fabrication of laboratory equipment
Experience with hazardous materials handling and OSHA regulations
Knowledge of facility maintenance, including power‑generating equipment, large air & vacuum systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and water pumps
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing as it relates to renovation and construction
Intermediate project management skills, such as scheduling and budgeting
Excellent organization and technical skills, including the ability to organize complex operations, interpret technical plans, and relay updates respectfully and timely
Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively work with a large and diverse population of faculty, students, staff, and visitors
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure of deadlines and competing priorities
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Why Work at Michigan?
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two‑for‑one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long‑term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Maternity and Parental Leave
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Additional Information
Salary:
A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Routinely moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus for various classroom and event needs
Occasionally ascends/descends ladders to service lights
Routinely position self to install computer equipment, including under desks
Requires the ability to travel to various locations on and off campus to conduct work and deliver materials
This position requires inspection of sites to detect safety concerns
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third‑party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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