Details **Open Date** 09/17/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN43113B **Job Title** Manager, Laboratory **Working Title** Manager, Laboratory **Career Progression Track** G **Track Level** **FLSA Code** Administrative **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 00067 - Material Science and Engineer **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 70,000-85,000 **Close Date** 10/31/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 10/01/2025 **Job Summary** The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Utah is seeking a **Lab Manager** to oversee two departmental user recharge facilities: the **Materials Characterization Lab ( MCL )** and the **Crus Center** . This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality technical support and services for both internal and external users. The Lab Manager will act as a key liaison between the department, lab staff, faculty, and user community, supporting research, teaching, and service missions of the department. **Responsibilities** **Technical Support & Equipment Oversight** Manage shared laboratory equipment in the MCL and Crus Center, including SEM , XRD , BET , MLA , UV/Vis, electrokinetic analyzer, 3D printers, and TGA / DSC . Provide user training, develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), process samples for internal and external clients, and handle billing for equipment usage. **Advanced Characterization & Research Support** Conduct high-level sample characterization and coordinate multi-technique analytical projects. Write technical reports summarizing results and project outcomes for clients. Collect, compare, and synthesize vendor quotes for equipment purchases and service contracts. **Instructional and Faculty Support** Support instructional labs by training Tas and technicians operating in the center, preparing demonstrations, and maintaining teaching equipment. Collaborate with faculty on shared equipment use, potential donations, and long-term procurement planning. **Laboratory Operations & Maintenance** Order supplies (e.g., gloves, gases) and maintain an updated chemical inventory. Oversee general housekeeping and lab upkeep. Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs on instruments, including alignment, calibration, and component replacement. Coordinate vendor service visits and oversee contract maintenance. **Safety & Compliance** Maintain a safe and compliant work environment in the MCL and Crus Center. Ensure all lab users complete required university EHS training and equipment-specific training. Develop, implement, and enforce safe laboratory procedures. Work with students and researchers to establish best practices and assist in drafting SOPs. Properly manage and dispose of hazardous waste. **Summary** The Lab Manager will play a central role in supporting cutting-edge research, instructional programs, and external collaborations by ensuring efficient, safe, and effective operation of two core facilities. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. **Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required** Nearly Continuously: Office environment. **Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required** Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. **Minimum Qualifications** Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 4 – 6 years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of assigned department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** Preference will go to those who have a B.S. or higher degree in related engineering or science field or extensive experience and demonstrated proficiency operating and maintaining relevant scientific instrumentation. **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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