Instructional Lab Supervisor
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- University of North Texas
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- Denton
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Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. Over the past decade, combined UNTS enrollment has grown by more than 25 percent to nearly 44,000 students.
Posting TitleInstructional Lab SupervisorDepartmentUNT-Biomedical Engineering-130300Job LocationDentonFull Time/Part TimeFull-TimeSalary InformationSalary Commensurate With ExperienceDepartment SummaryThe department offers a unique undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering that allows a student of the program to major in Biomedical Engineering, minor in mathematics and minor in an additional area of engineering. Thus, a student graduating from the 120 SCH program will be well rounded and have the engineering skills and expertise to work in industry, hospitals, or research institutions or to become a motivated entrepreneur.
Position OverviewThe BMEN Laboratory Manager is expected to assist faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers, and postdoctoral fellows with technical and other support as needed for all BMEN laboratories, classes and research projects. The candidate must have strong communication skills and be knowledgeable of common laboratory tools and software. Experience with one or more of hardware, data acquisition software, biomaterial characterization, as well as biological instrumentation, is desirable, as is experience with the design and outfitting of laboratory experiments.
Minimum QualificationsMaster’s Degree in related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities• Working knowledge of equipment and instrumentation appropriate to the nature of the lab and/or the discipline, and of supplies including operation, set-up, storage, and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of instructional applications related to the laboratory and/or the discipline.
• Ability to make effective presentations of experiments or software, and provide instruction in laboratory techniques, use of equipment, use of software, procedures, and safety rules.
• Ability to supervise work performed by others.
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: * Masters in Biomedical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering/Biology or related field with three years experience in related field. * Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering/Biology or related field and four years experience in related field or eight years experience in related field. * The candidate must have strong communication skills and be knowledgeable of common laboratory tools and software, spectroscopy, bio-material characterization, as well as biological instrumentation, is desirable, as is experience with the design and outfitting of laboratory experiments.
Required License / Registration / CertificationWork ScheduleM-F 8am-5pm
Driving University VehicleNoSecurity SensitiveThis is a security sensitive positionEEO StatementThe University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification TitleInstructional Lab SupervisorPhysical RequirementsCarrying, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting up to 50 pounds, Lifting or moving up to 75 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear Job Duties oDaily management of instructional and research activities for the BMEN teaching and research labs including training, teaching assistants.
oPreparing and/or supervising demonstrations related to biomedical engineering labs.
oDesigning and implementing experimental procedures and lab manuals for teaching purposes.
oAll related lab maintenance, compliance and safety, assisting faculty and students in research or instructional activities and programs.
oAssisting in the outreach and preparation of proposals for grant and contract funding.
oAssist in design, construction/set‐up, maintenance, teaching and planning of undergraduate biomedical engineering laboratory courses, working alongside faculty.
oBe responsible for maintaining, calibrating and at times operating research equipment and training graduate students in research laboratories.
oDevelop specialized skills to assist in carrying out work on research with BMEN faculty, as appropriate.
Posting NumberS1145PPosition End Date (if temporary)Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuicklink for Postinghttp://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/39596Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of education attained?
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- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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