Description
Grade:  T26

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Summary:

Reporting to the Department Chairperson, the Sr. Lab Manager for the Civil and Environmental Engineering department will maintain all labs for safety, operation, and hygiene. Prepares labs for teaching classes and works closely with faculty and Teaching Assistants in the department. Performs routine maintenance of lab instruments, including but not limited to AA, weighing balances, BET analyzer, GC-MS, HPLC, IC, Millipore water, pH meters, TOC, UV-visible spectrometer, UPLC/MS/MS, GC/MS/MS, UPLC, UPLC-QToF, ICP/MS and others. Also works on safety compliance with state and Temple University EHRS regulations and policies. Performs other duties as assigned. 

At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself.  We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion.  As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity. 

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Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technologies, sciences, or instrumentation and at least 4 years of directly related experience in a related field. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the operation, maintenance, and basic repair of laboratory equipment, including Tinius Olsen, MTS, direct shear, weighing balances, BET analyzer, GC-MS, HPLC, IC, Millipore water, pH meters, TOC, UV-visible spectrometer, ICP/MS, UPLC/MS/MS, GC/MS/MS, UPLC, QToF, and others. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Preferred: 

• Advanced degree.  

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Computer skills to run commonly used office software (Microsoft Word and Excel) and instrument-specific software (i.e. ChemStation and WinLab). 
• Demonstrate ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students for safety and training. 
• Strong, well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and effective presentation abilities. 
• Self-motivated. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills. 
• Strong team player and individual contributor. 
• Ability to think at a strategic level; translate strategy into action, and execute.  
• Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with diverse stakeholders. 
• Personal integrity and professional manner. 

This position requires a background check. 

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Engineering
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular