Lab Manager

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Lab Manager for Mechanical Engineering within the School of Engineering

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $68,000 to $72,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

Collaborate with School of Engineering Lab Management Team to support the safety, operations, and maintenance of Mechanical Engineering Labs and Fabrication Shop; support students and faculty in project development while fostering a supportive student-centered learning environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a safe lab environment by promoting a strong safety culture, accountability, and shared responsibility.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in the lab and in communication with students, faculty, staff, and other campus departments and trades.
• Teach students how to safely operate lab machinery and equipment.
• Assist students and faculty with the design and setup of new projects, research tests, and teaching lab components; foster a learning mindset.
• Coordinate and ensure safe and efficient lab operations through effective scheduling and communication, systems, policy development and implementation, and operations monitoring.
• Manage spaces, systems and personnel with the goal of fostering a supportive, cooperative working environment.
• Hire, train, and supervise student workers and lab employees.
• Collaborate across the School of Engineering to support coordinated lab and project activities; serve as a liaison to departments, centers, and programs, aligning work with broader School and Departmental priorities.
• Maintain Mechanical Engineering labs to ensure they are stocked, organized, and in good working order; specify, procure, and oversee maintenance and calibration of lab and shop equipment.
• Apply fabrication skills to design, machine, construct, and maintain custom equipment and fixtures supporting lab and shop activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary education, preferably in an engineering or fabrication-related field
• Five years of practical experience in fabrication, mechanical engineering technology, and/or industrial environments
• Knowledge of safe work practices in a laboratory, machine shop, or industrial setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, coordinate, and manage shop personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field

   

• Prior experience working in an educational or academic environment

   

• Broad experience with fabrication tools and equipment across multiple areas (e.g., machining, woodworking, welding)

   

• Experience planning, designing, or organizing lab, shop, or fabrication spaces

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Ability to work in and move about fabrication shop, educational lab, and office settings; ability to set up engineering, testing, and shop equipment; ability to transport up to 94 pounds; ability to operate material handling equipment, ability to read construction drawings, printed materials and a computer screen; ability to use a computer;  ability to communicate in person, in writing, on teleconferences, and over the telephone. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who require and request accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.