Research Lab Manager

Position Details

Req ID : req19182

Position Title : Research Lab Manager

Position Type : Staff Full-Time

Position Number : AS6750

OSU Campus : Stillwater

Department :

Mechanical & Aero-Space Engr

Location Address :

300 Engineering South

Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078

United States

Hiring Supervisor :

Dan Fisher, Professor, Van Weathers Chair & Director of Zink Center

Hiring Range

Contingent upon available funding) :

52,350.00 - 70,825.00, Salary

Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Faculty Appt Period :

Job Summary :

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) at Oklahoma State University is pleased to invite applicants for the role of Research Lab Manager in the Center for Integrated Building Systems (CIBS).The Research Lab Manager manages the operation of the CIBS research laboratories. They will establish and enforce safe operating procedures in all laboratories; establish and maintain an inventory of refrigerants, supplies, instrumentation, components and systems; coordinate with CIBS faculty to move equipment in and out of facilities and assign times and spaces for experiments; create standard operating procedures for all CIBS facilities; and oversee the operation of all facilities. They are responsible for maintaining and upgrading the CIBS research infrastructure, including performing or scheduling regular maintenance on all major equipment, and will recommend, purchase and install new equipment and instrumentation in the facilities.The Research Lab Manager must initiate and maintain a laboratory safety training program for all faculty and students; provide hands-on laboratory skills training to CIBS graduate and undergraduate students; and train students in the facilities' operations. They must be able to train students, faculty and staff on the appropriate handling and disposal of refrigerants.In addition to managing facility operations and training, the Research Lab Manager will collaborate with CIBS faculty and graduate students to design experiments and research facilities. They will attend experimental research meetings; participate in the design and implementation of facilities and experiments; and provide hands-on support to implement facility modifications.This position works closely with students, graduate research assistants, and faculty to support the mission of the Center for Integrated Building Systems. The successful candidate must be highly effective in communication and collaboration.The Center for Integrated Building Systems has a vision of an integrated network of buildings, industrial facilities, energy storage, and a grid that reduces carbon emissions through intelligently-controlled improvements in equipment, systems, and chemistry. Our vision is executed through a pre-competitive research mission that delivers tangible tools, data, codebases, for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) equipment, energy storage, and refrigerant transition to support decarbonization. Additionally, CIBS will develop and train energy-literate talent for our Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) members and the broader community to further support decarbonization through their products and services.For more information about the Center for Integrated Building Systems, see our website at https : / / cibs.okstate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another closely related field

Five years of experience in engineering, HVAC and refrigeration, or another closely related field.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain valid EPA 608 Technician Certification for the duration of employment.

Highly effective communication and collaboration.

Knowledge of and adherence to safety best practices.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another closely related field

Directly related experience in a research or laboratory setting.

Mechanical Contractor license

Professional Engineer (PE)

Current EPA 608 Technician Certification

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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