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Associate Director Lab Operations

About the Opportunity

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Operations Director - ISEC and EXP, the Associate Director - Lab Operations, responsible for daily management of ISEC and EXP shared labs and core facilities, and supports the Operations Director needs of ISEC and EXP. The Associate Director duties includes laboratory operations, student office spaces, and the related collaborative spaces and scientific equipment needed to support the research in ISEC and EXP. The Associate Director assists with activities associated with core research facilities in ISEC and EXP; facilitates certification and maintenance of core facilities equipment; assists PIs and departments with training for personnel seeking access to core research support facilities.

The Associate Director works closely with the with colleges, the Office of Academic and Research Safety (OARS) and Northeastern Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities (PREF) to assist PIs and departments ensuring laboratory and core facilities meet safety and regulatory standards; and assist with maintaining laboratory and core facility spaces assignments; works with service technicians for scheduling of maintenance and repairs. The Associate Director also maintains and analyzes updated space data to support university decision making.

Cooperate with college faculty, staff, OARS, and PREF teams, and institutional safety groups to plan and renovate specific spaces; attends regular ISEC and EXP renovations meetings; monitors ISEC and EXP projects progress and make sure those projects are completed in a timely manner; coordinates labs move from/to ISEC and EXP. Communicate daily ISEC and EXP lab renovation and construction issues with the colleges and PREF; regularly assess the space needs for ISEC and EXP faculty.

Qualifications:

Both a Master's degree and 5-7 years of experience in lab operations and project management are required, with preference experience in scientific, academic shared laboratory setting and core lab facilities managements. Familiarity with research lab mechanical systems and operations preferred. Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required together with excellent computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to work well with others, strong organizational skills, decision making, and a problem-solving mindset required. Knowledge of, and experience with, the culture of research and administrative systems of Northeastern University strongly preferred.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit www.northeastern.edu/benefits for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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