Technical Operations Manager
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Department: PHYSICS
Position Status: Administrative Exempt Positions
Basic Function:
In coordination with the physics faculty, selects, assembles, fabricates, and sets up laboratory equipment, instruments, components, etc., for the teaching and research activities of the department.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains inventory records of department equipment and supplies as authorized and expendable materials on own initative; arranges for outside repair of equipment as necessary.
- In coordination with faculty, selects, assembles, fabricates, and sets up laboratory equipment, instruments, components, etc., for lecture demonstrations and research activities.
- Issues laboratory research equipment and materials to faculty and students as requested; informs users of safety precautions in using equipment and instruments.
- Maintains, repairs, adjusts, installs, calibrates and cleans a wide variety of electrical, electronic, mechanical, optical and related equipment and instruments for both research and department use.
- Assists other departments as requested in equipment repair, etc. Acts as a resource person for equipment and supplies for other departments as requested.
- Monitors supplies of hazardous and toxic chemicals used/stored in Olin and maintains inventory records and material safety sheets in accordance with established procedure.
- Orders laboratory gases and cryogenic liquids and maintains appropriate inventory.
- Assists Facilities Department in safety presentations; coordinates safety issues with Facilities as assigned.
- Coordinates with Facilities work orders for the needs of Olin Hall and the department.
- Directs and supervises the work of students connected with shop activities.
- Keeps machine and electronic shops equipment and tools in proper repair; orders replacements as necessary.
- Instructs selected students in the safe operation of equipment and tools. Operates machine and electronic shops equipment to meet the routine needs of faculty and students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School graduate with additional schooling and a minimum of 3-5 years of similar work experience.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills and technical background.
Posting Date: 07/09/2018
Open Until Filled: Yes
EEO Information:
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.
Criminal Background Check Statement:
A pre-employment criminal records check is required.
To apply, visit: https://careers.wpi.edu/postings/5917
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