Physics World · 21 hours ago
Laboratory Administration Assistant Director
Flagstaff, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNorthern Arizona University is launching a new multimillion-dollar Microelectronics Processing, Characterization, and Testing laboratory facility. The Assistant Director will oversee the lab's operations, manage staff, ensure safety compliance, and foster research relationships to enhance workforce readiness in the semiconductor industry.
Publishing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Schedules and coordinates lab equipment usage
Provides proper training of lab users (students, technicians, postdocs, and faculty) on proper laboratory procedures and safety protocols to ensure appropriate use of lab equipment
Supervises subordinate employees
Develops equipment usage rate charges, tracks usage and billing for use
Maintains and reports on lab budget
Works with IT personnel to ensure data system availability, reliability, and regulatory compliance
Ensures lab is prepared for annual safety inspections and ensures regulatory compliance and safety standards are met
Implement and oversee financial planning to support lab operations and research goal. This includes overseeing budgets, inventory, purchasing, and overall expenses
Recommends and initiates cost saving measures
Coordinates experiments for researchers, faculty, and other users of the laboratory and equipment
Runs equipment, collects and processes experimental data, performs analysis of data, and manages data used in grant applications, presentations, and publications
Schedules and performs maintenance of equipment and oversees associated service contracts
Maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots lab equipment
Establishes and implements guidelines for the lab, including the development, implementation, and management of procedures and protocols
Implements changes to lab processes to improve validity and accuracy of data
Stays current with new developments/findings/research related to the lab environment including technology, processes, and equipment
Develops and maintains strategic research relationships with key industrial, academic, and governmental partners resulting in billable center activities to foster long-term value and identify growth opportunities. Travels as needed in support of this goal
Maintains facility website and informational literature for distribution to potential users
Develops, reviews, and updates services and associated costs and charge rates, etc
Presents to potential users groups on lab facility capacity
Applies for grants for funding
Identify and secure new collaborative opportunities with prospective clients, users, and stakeholders
Writes technical and analytical reports from experiments based on service requests
Develops annual lab operational reports
Manages, and as needed, develops laboratory safety training policies and training resources
Presents analysis and lab capabilities to diverse audiences such as faculty, industry, university leadership in support of business development and lab service requests/experiments
Contributes to and/or leads efforts to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive grant proposals
Serves as liaison and coordinates with other departments on campus (Facility Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulatory Compliance, NAU Police Dept, etc.) for reporting the need for building maintenance, safety issues, and repairs that affect normal facility operation
Manages user access to the laboratory facility
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
2 years of management experience
3 years of relevant experience
A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications
Preferred
An advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry or a related field with related lab experience of either: Ph.D. degree with 3 years of relevant laboratory experience OR Master's degree with 7 years of relevant laboratory experience
Demonstrated experience with: Metrology: Expertise in measurement science AND/OR Microscopy & Spectroscopy: Proficiency in various microscopy techniques and/or spectroscopic methods
Demonstrated experience in Laboratory Management: Proficiency or capacity to manage a university core facility including team leadership, personnel management, project/program coordination, equipment maintenance/service coordination, budgeting, contract management, business development, etc
Semiconductor academic or industrial experience: Work experience with semiconductors, specifically related to metrology or manufacturing
Demonstrated evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills
Company
Physics World
Physics World is print and digital science magazine that features the latest interviews, information, and news from the physics world.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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