Materials Laboratory Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4844777)  Materials Laboratory Manager Salary $74,600.00 - $87,400.00 Annually Location Golden, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number GLA-JR106236-2/25 Department Colorado School of Mines Opening Date 02/24/2025 Closing Date 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 1500 Illinois St. Golden, CO 80401 Hiring Pay Rate $74,600 - $87,400 annual salary rate FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Kathleen Feighny kfeighny@mines.edu Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application. + Description + Benefits Department Information Engineering a world of possibilities Lab Manager for the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department. This person will oversee management of CoorsTek 250, Colorado Center for Advanced Ceramics labs and the SIF (Shared Instrument Facility). THE OPPORTUNITY Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is seeking a technical professional to help manage some of its Materials and Manufacturing laboratory facilities and affiliated equipment, and to assist in the management of its Nanofabrication equipment within the Mines Shared Instrumentation Facilities. Mines takes great pride in its world-leading hands-on and interdisciplinary education and research. The George S. Ansell Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and the Mechanical Engineering Department share laboratory facilities focused on materials fabrication, measurement, and testing, which are used for both teaching and research. Major responsibilities for this position are to ensure that instruments are operational and available to users, to coordinate maintenance/repairs, to train and authorize users, to monitor financial status of the laboratories, and to serve as the primary contact for the laboratory facilities. Description of Job RESPONSIBILITIES OVERSEE TRAINING AND SAFETY (50%) + Manage use of Ceramics and Materials & Manufacturing Laboratories (CK250, HH316, HH323, HH341, HH351, HH371-7), and assist with management of Microelectronics Laboratories (HH310, HH312, and CK040). + Manage a group of graduate students as proxies for equipment maintenance, training, etc. + Train users in proper equipment usage and safety practices, and work with faculty and students to ensure safe and timely access to equipment. + Maintain, create, and update standard operating procedures for equipment. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP (40%) + Oversee use, maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment within the managed laboratories, including: + Equipment listed on https://ceramics.mines.edu/external-rates-ck250-ccac/ + Thermal analysis equipment + Some of the Equipment under the Nanofabrication, and Surface Characterization sections listed here https://www.mines.edu/shared-facilities/cores/ + Manage processes related to external users (facility use agreements, lab use, access and billing.) OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (10%) Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives goals of the program and/or Mines. JOB DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS + Must be comfortable with simple mechanical maintenance tasks such as tightening bolts on a vacuum chamber, climbing a 3-step ladder to change furnace elements, etc. + Spatial awareness is a must. Will be working in labs that have potential chemical, thermal, and mechanical hazards, all of which are mitigated under normal conditions. Will not be in any situation where chronic exposure is a concern. TOTAL REWARDS $74,600 - $87,400 annual salary rate Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes: + Flexible health and dental care options + Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus. + Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution + Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents) + Free RTD Ecopass All Mines employees also have access todiscount programs (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home) through the State of Colorado and free tickets for MinesAthletics (https://minesathletics.com/) home games, as well as access to the state of the artRecreation Center (https://minesathletics.com/facilities/student-recreation-center/13) (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through theOutdoor Rec Center (https://minesathletics.com/sports/2016/7/10/outdoor-recreation-home.aspx) . We are proud to have recently opened an oncampus daycare center (https://www.mines.edu/human-resources/employee-total-rewards/benefits/faculty-staff-benefits/more-for-you-aa/mines-early-childhood-center/) . For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits . HOW TO APPLY Review of applications will begin on March 3rd. Applicants must complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) and: + Upload a resume or CV + Letter of interest Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made. To view the complete job announcement and to apply, click here (https://mines.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Mines\_Careers/details/Materials-Laboratory-Manager\_JR106236) or visitjobs.mines.edu. It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.eduor 303.273.3250 for assistance. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR with any questions at kfeighny@mines.edu. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate’s degree in a related field (e.g., welding, machining, electrical technologies) with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience OR BS in a related field of engineering or applied science. + Experience working independently and as part of a team in a multi-user facility + Experience managing data working with financial spreadsheets. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + 3 plus years of hands-on experience in a materials manufacturing and/or testing role + Experience managing a multi-user facility + Experience maintaining / repairing scientific equipment + Strong mechanical aptitude + Experience managing billing accounts + Experience managing data working with financial spreadsheets Supplemental Information ABOUT MINES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines. Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023). Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds. At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size. That size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact. Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few. And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play. Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience? Look to Mines. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce. 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