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Lab Supervisor
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Position Number: 5067538
Location: Northampton, MA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Lab Supervisor

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu.
EngineeringJob Description

Job Summary

Oversee laboratory activities within engineering courses and laboratories. Work with faculty to develop new or enhanced laboratory activities based on curricula. Facilitate student / faculty projects and experiments as related to course assignments. Work with faculty and the director to plan, specify, equip, and maintain teaching laboratory and research resources within the engineering program

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Essential Functions

Direct Course Support (60%)

Oversight of laboratory activities, including: routine setup, breakdown and maintenance of lab stations. Support faculty during courses and laboratories. Train students on equipment, teach technical skills, and assist with experiment design and instrumentation, as related to assigned projects. Work with faculty to develop new or enhanced laboratory activities by researching ideas, fabricating and assessing lab apparatus/procedures, reviewing/writing handouts, and sourcing instrumentation. Responsible for formal safety practices in the teaching labs. Supervise student employees during the semester primarily for support of teaching labs and during the summer for special projects.

Maintenance and Support of Equipment, Materials, and Space (30%)

Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and inventories. Primary oversight and receive formal training on complex equipment. Purchase materials, course supplies, tools and equipment for teaching and general use. Work with faculty to create materials & instrumentation kits for specific labs. Organize equipment and storage in all engineering spaces. Identify and create activity areas (e.g., concrete, lasercutting, 3D printing, materials testing, geotech, basic studio tools) within the engineering labs. Represent the engineering department on the Equipment Committee. Assist director with setting course budgets. Track course and equipment expenses during the semester. Maintain engineering-owned computer equipment and work with CATS to ensure engineering computers are current and functional. Liaison to facilities regarding the condition of the teaching labs (and research labs when desired). Liaison to CATS regarding software support for EGR teaching computers. Liaison for engineering and CATS plotters. Serve as a link between faculty, to identify equipment and space needs, and help facilitate common laboratory-related goals.

Support Educational Outreach (10%)

Responsible for department oversight to the student SWE chapter's "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" activities. Organize or assist with engineering-themed STEM outreach, via Community Collaborations' Science Outreach Coordinator or independently for the department.

Other Functions

All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

B.S. degree in engineering, with a demonstrated hands-on capability and 3 - 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience.

Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Engineering

Skills

The ability to effectively and efficiently develop and execute several key projects simultaneously. Must be able to work independently; strong organizational, writing, and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds. Ability to design experiments and hands-on demonstrations, maintain and repair equipment and tools.
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Review of applications will begin
January 22, 2024

Compensation Grade:
Grade H

Position Type:
Regular

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

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