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SENIOR LABORATORY ADMINISTRATOR
Job Title: SENIOR LABORATORY ADMINISTRATOR
Job Code: 2995
FLSA: E
Job Level: 14
Revised Date: 12/01/2007
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Supervise and coordinate administrative and technical activities of the laboratory.
Work Performed
Serve as the interface for teaching laboratories.
Assist faculty in the development of new lab for new courses.
Facilitate lab updates in keeping with Department's strategic planning.
Instruct and supervise lab personnel and student teaching assistants.
Plan and schedule work for lab personnel.
As needed, serve as Teaching Assistant.
Research and recommend major lab equipment purchases.
Prepare annual operating reports setting forth progress toward determined department goals and adverse trends for department chair.
Manage personnel functions.
Make budget projections and recommendations.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Bachelor's degree in engineering or field of science related to the position.
Experience
Work requires a minimum of 5-7 years experience in laboratory management.
OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Skills
Analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Knowledge of personal computers including Linux, LabView, and MatLab.
Management of personnel, budgets, and coordination of a research/teaching facility.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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