Job Information
North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive Director of Research Laboratory Operations and Safety in Greensboro, North Carolina
Description:
The Director of Research Laboratory Operations and Safety will report directly to the VC DORED and is responsible for providing strategic leadership and administration of all N.C. A&T research laboratories, both on and off campus.
The Director oversees laboratory operations, training, safety, quality control, and maintenance.
The Director will promote a professional practice research laboratory environment and develop and maintain collegial and collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders across the institution to positively impact the business of research laboratory operations.
The Director will serve as the DORED representative on the University Space Committee and make recommendations regarding the commissioning, decommissioning, and recommissioning of research laboratory space.
The Director does not have responsibility for teaching laboratories or other academic spaces, but may provide council to the Space Committee as needed regarding these spaces.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Division of Research and Economic Development ( DORED ) is designated as the official unit to administer and manage sponsored program activities at North Carolina A&T State University.
In addition to providing administrative oversight for all sponsored programs, the Division performs comprehensive pre-award and post-award functions to include identifying and publicizing funding opportunity information, coordinating the proposal review and authorization process, interacting with external agencies on behalf of the University, processing grant and contract award documents, administering sponsored projects from start-up through closeout, administering research compliance, and preparing and disseminating reports of sponsored program activity.
The Division interfaces with other administrative support units such as Academic Affairs, Legal Affairs, Grants and Contracts Accounting, Property Management, Computer Information Technology, Purchasing, and Human Resources.
This new unit within DORED will be responsible for research laboratory operations.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in relevant science field such as Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Systems Engineering, Facility Operations and/or Maintenance from an accredited institution required.
Strong technical knowledge of laboratory equipment, maintenance and installation oversight for laboratory.
Combination of laboratory administration experience with oversight of operations, procedures and compliance totaling more than 5 years in science, engineering or technical areas.
Experience with laboratory safety and operations and oversight of people working in laboratories to ensure compliance for procedures and operations.
U.S. Citizenship is required due to laboratory security issues
Preferred:
PhD in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution.
Special Instructions:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.