Research Operations Manager

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
General Information


Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Position Number 001878
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN10
Classification Title Research Operations Manager - Contributing
Working Title Research Operations Manager
Salary Range $53,853 - 56,925
Anticipate Hiring Range $53,853 - $56,000
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Academic Affairs
Department College of Engineering (Col)
Work Unit Civil and Environmental Engr
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00 p.m.
Primary Purpose of Position
Supports Research/Instructional Laboratory Operations by assisting in project management, digital tooling/digital fabrication conceptualization, providing fabrication of specialized equipment to satisfy faculty research initiatives, instructional needs, conferring with research personnel to recommend procedures used in the development of experimental research equipment, assisting in the preparation of plans and specifications for such equipment and experimentation, and assisting with student project requests. Ability to repair and maintain laboratory equipment essential to the Civil and Environmental Engineering curriculums.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and two years of general research experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
University Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of general research or laboratory experience preferably including supervision of others; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Familiarity with a variety of the research fields concepts, practices and procedures. Demonstrated experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Essential Job Duties
The primary role of this position:
  • Manage and supervise all activities necessary to operate one or more research and instructional work settings such as a laboratory, shop, field and/or classroom (hereafter referred to as "laboratory”).
  • Facility planning and maintenance, inventory control, purchasing and maintenance of laboratory equipment, safety & security control, monitoring environmental risks and quality control, and supervising student activities.
  • Development/refresh of policies regarding access and training may be necessary. Teamwork is one of the important aspects of the position.
Other Work Responsibilities
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Ideal skills include: ( willing to train the right person in skills that they may not currently have )
  • Knowledge/experience of/with fabrication/making and general construction methods such as carpentry, machining, welding, 3-D printing or other means, material handling.
  • Experience and ability driving trucks with trailers or forklifts.
  • Experience and ability to instruct students in safe operation of hand tools and typical shop equipment.
  • Experience and ability with mentoring student projects in the shop (like steel bridge, concrete canoe, student research projects).
  • Experience in management of stocks, inventories and material stores.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
  • Valid Driver License needed or ability to obtain upon first day of hire.
Work Location College of Engineering
Posting date 03/29/2024
Closing date 04/14/2024
Proposed Hire Date 07/01/2024
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.
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