Laboratory Manager ENVS/PHSY

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Typical Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours will occasionally be needed at certain periods to support student lab work, field work, and lab management to meet the needs of the departments.

The University of North Carolina Asheville invites applications for a Laboratory Manager in the Departments of Environmental Science and Physics & Astronomy.

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for providing management of laboratory operations, demonstration collections and curricular field-work to ensure the proper function of the teaching and research instructional missions of the Environmental Science and Physics & Astronomy departments. Support includes preparing lab and demonstration materials; maintaining teaching laboratories and inventory; ordering equipment and supplies; coordinating equipment maintenance, coordinating & facilitating travel for on- and off-campus curricular field work; and overseeing safe operation of equipment, field operations, and student safety training. The ability to plan and adapt effectively to changing instructional needs and safety awareness are critical components of the role. The Laboratory Manager communicates regularly with faculty, staff, and students and is encouraged to pursue relevant professional development to stay current with best practices in lab management and instructional support. Additional responsibilities may include opportunities to engage in department outreach and student mentorship.

This position supports the learning outcomes of the departments as follows:

Department of Environmental Science

Department of Physics and Astronomy

This position requires the ability to:

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.