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Cornell University's College of Engineering, the preeminent engineering school in the Ivy League, has a rich history of experimentation, innovation, and leadership. Consisting of almost 3,000 undergraduate students, 1,700 graduate students, and over 200 faculty members, Cornell Engineering is recognized as a global leader in the discovery of new knowledge and the creation of transforming inventions. Cornell Engineering students and faculty members possess a collaborative spirit that allows for the development of innovative interdisciplinary research, the creation of exciting new programs, and the education of students who will better the future.
Cornell's Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) has a long and distinguished history of successfully educating leaders for a wide variety of industries and academia. Graduates have major impacts on the chemical, consumer, pharmaceutical, petroleum, electronic, biotechnology, and biomedical industries.
The Lab Manager will support instructional activities and research in CBE teaching and research laboratories in Olin Hall, reporting primarily to the department head and director of administration. The individual will assist faculty, staff, and students in the development and teaching of lab courses; have oversight of student team projects; collaborate on planning and conducting research within our emerging research hub and shared facility model as an important part of center grant development and execution; provide and maintain a safe working environment as the principal staff member for the CBE safety committee and interfacing with the College and University safety officers; schedule use of facilities and major equipment; and maintain cost records and reviews of lab expenses. This position will be responsible for the design, construction, assembly, operation, maintenance and disassembly of teaching and research apparatus. This position will provide general technical support and training for faculty, students, non-academic clients, and visiting scientists in the field of chemical and biomolecular engineering. This position will work closely in collaboration with the faculty managers of the unit operations laboratory course and the biomanufacturing hub, and as the research hubs expand to shared models, work with the faculty leads of them as well.
Major responsibilities of this position include:
Laboratory Management and Maintenance
Safety Management
Student Support and Teaching
A Ph.D. degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination with 2 to 3 years of lab experience (academic, industry, and/or government) or equivalent is required. Applicants with experience in both chemical and biological lab settings is a must. Must have demonstrated ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Must be able to interact effectively as part of a team with users at all levels of competence. Electrical, mechanical, and biological trouble shooting skills are required. Demonstrated ability to learn new hands-on skills. Willingness to work patiently with diverse population of researchers and students other users, as they gain the required skills to safely and successfully operate lab equipment. Must have a desire to support teaching, advising, and mentoring of students and student teams and be open to expanding into pedagogical development of our discipline. Must demonstrate commitment to inclusive education practices and ability to collaborate on complex projects.
Interested applicants should apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23485
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