*A resume and cover letter are required in order to be considered for this position. Finalists may be asked to provide the names and contact information for two professional references. Those references may be contacted and invited to submit letters of recommendation as part of the later stages of the selection process.*
The Laboratory Manager provides comprehensive operational, technical, and software support for teaching and research laboratories to support student training and engagement in Cognitive Science across interdisciplinary departments. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for supporting teaching and student-engaged research laboratories, coordinating laboratory equipment maintenance and procurement, ordering and maintaining research supplies, and ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal safety and regulatory requirements. The Laboratory Manager collaborates closely with faculty, staff, students, Facilities, and external vendors to ensure laboratories are safe, functional, and well-equipped. The Laboratory Manager also provides assistance to the Cognitive Science Interdisciplinary Program coordinator to support program function, cohesion, and growth.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Research Laboratory Preparation and Support
Support the daily operation of teaching laboratories by coordinating equipment, supplies, software, and materials.
Coordinate distribution of equipment to teaching spaces and oversee course preparation areas and equipment storage.
Organize and reset teaching laboratories prior to each academic semester.
Maintain teaching laboratory supplies and ensure readiness of teaching spaces.
Oversee IRB approvals/renewals across labs.
Assist faculty in training students on research-related software and programing.
Assist students in programming experiments in diverse platforms such as E-Prime, Inquisit, Superlab, Qualtrics, and Experiment Builder.
Assist faculty in training students on data analysis software such as Matlab, ERP Studio, MaxQDA, R-Studio, and SPSS.
Assist faculty and students in participant recruitment and scheduling.
Assist faculty and students in managing online data collection.
Order supplies and manage software license renewals and updates.
Equipment Maintenance and Operations
Coordinate inventory, routine maintenance, repair, and replacement of teaching and research laboratory equipment.
Assist faculty with selection, procurement, and funding requests for capital and non-capital laboratory equipment.
Laboratory Safety and Compliance
Facilitate laboratory safety programs.
Maintain laboratory and equipment cleaning and safety protocols.
Ensure compliance with applicable university, federal, state, and institutional regulations.
Cognitive Science Interdisciplinary Program Support
Provide communication, event planning, and other types of support as needed to the Cognitive Science Interdisciplinary Program.
Maintain the Cognitive Science Interdisciplinary Program website.
Serve as backup for other departmental staff as needed.
Participate in institutional service activities as assigned.
CONTACTS: Frequently inter-organizational and outside customer/vendor contacts. Part of a team who represents the interdisciplinary program. Monitors activities and communicates information across the organization to include:
Faculty, staff, & students
Facilities Staff
Outside vendors and contractors
Dean’s office staff
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Hire, manage, and supervise student workers who will assist in teaching and research laboratories.
Supervise student data collection.
Assist in providing training, work direction, and problem-solving assistance for students and student workers.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Ability to travel between campus buildings as required to support teaching and research activities across the Cognitive Science Interdisciplinary Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, skills & ability:
Effective oral and written communication
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems
Ability to manage multiple tasks with a minimum amount of supervision
Technical competency in cognitive science
Advanced skills in computer programming and use of research-related software
Knowledge of Institutional Review Board regulations for research with human subjects
Understanding of the scientific process in relation to research and college level lab exercises
Ability to learn technical and computer skills related to cognitive science research
Ability to meet deadlines
Education and Experience:
BA or BSc in Cognitive Science or a related field (e.g., Psychology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Linguistics).
Prior research experience related to Cognitive Science.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following: electrophysiology, eye-tracking, online data collection, auditory processing, or computer model testing.
Demonstrated experience supporting laboratory operations in an academic or research environment.
Prior supervisory or student employee management experience.
Work schedule:
Full-Time; Exempt position
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Pay Structure:
Grade 6 ($50,461.00 to $66,851.00 annually)
