Integrated Sciences Laboratory Infrastructure and Operations Manager

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Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Integrated Sciences Laboratory Infrastructure and Operations Manager

Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Integrated Sciences Laboratory Infrastructure and Operations Manager in the Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences is responsible for the operation, maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement of the physical infrastructure and scientific instrumentation that support laboratory teaching and research in the Robert Day Sciences Center. The manager works closely with faculty, staff, vendors, contractors, and College units including Facilities and Campus Services and Public Security, to ensure that laboratories, scientific equipment, and building systems are safe, reliable, and fully operational.

The successful candidate will have familiarity with scientific instrumentation and laboratory infrastructure, together with a demonstrated willingness and ability to learn the operation of new equipment and systems. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to respond effectively to both routine operational needs and unexpected equipment or facility issues.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the chair of the Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences or their designee, the Integrated Sciences Laboratory Infrastructure and Operations Manager performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Facilities, Infrastructure, and Maintenance

• Coordinate routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs of laboratory infrastructure and scientific equipment.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Campus Services on the maintenance and operation of building-integrated laboratory systems, including fume hoods, autoclaves, cold rooms, and related infrastructure.
• Oversee infrastructure that supports laboratory teaching and research.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures and facility emergencies and coordinate appropriate repairs, including issues that arise outside of regular work hours.
• Manage the department stockroom and work with faculty and staff to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Support the Innovation Studio in acquiring, installing, and maintaining resources and equipment.
• Coordinate the delivery, receipt, inspection, installation, storage, and relocation of laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies, ensuring that items are delivered to the appropriate laboratory or stockroom and installed or stored as appropriate.

Safety, Security, and Compliance

• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable building, fire, and laboratory safety codes.
• Conduct and participate in routine facility inspections.
• Work in collaboration with CMC Public Safety and Emergency Management to follow the College's emergency management protocols and support emergency preparedness activities, including laboratory evacuation planning.
• Help ensure that laboratory infrastructure and equipment remain compliant with applicable regulations and institutional policies.

Vendor Coordination and Financial Management

• Coordinate work related to the function of science labs performed by Facilities and Campus Services, outside vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Maintain sufficient technical knowledge of scientific instrumentation and laboratory infrastructure to communicate effectively with vendors and service personnel.
• Develop and monitor operational budgets related to laboratory infrastructure and equipment.
• Solicit quotations, manage bids, and participate in vendor negotiations for equipment, maintenance, and repair services related to science labs.

Faculty, Staff, and Student Support

• Maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and College staff.
• Coordinate equipment setup, breakdown, maintenance, and repair activities in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Assist with the installation and setup of laboratory instrumentation and provide guidance on its safe and appropriate use in teaching and research laboratories.
• Provide additional operational support as needed, including after-hours, holiday, and weekend response to instrument and equipment alarms and vivarium check-ins.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. 

The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Take and follow directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:

EDUCATION: Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is require. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of experience working with scientific, engineering, or industrial equipment or instruments is required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Must be organized, punctual, and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic software tools including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Publisher, Excel) and Google tools.

OTHER:

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division and may include periodic work after hours and on weekends.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:  This is a regular, full-time, 12-month, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position.

Supervisor – AB1825: No

Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: Yes     

Responsible Employee – Title IX: Yes     

Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act: Yes

IPEDS Category Job Code: 15-0000/17-0000/19-0000 - Computer, Engineering, and Science Occupations         

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds from the ground to the waist without assistance and climb ladders up to 6 feet unassisted.

ANTICIPATED PAY RANGE: The anticipated pay range is $30.00 to $35.00 per hour.

Claremont McKenna College offers employee benefits that include health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride-share incentives; and more.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

REPORTS TO: This position reports to the chair of the Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences or their designee.

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time; accordingly the College reviews job descriptions on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490.  All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.

Disability Accommodations                                                                                    

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.               

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or [email protected] for assistance.