SSRL Lab Manager

Master's degree in a related field of science and 5 years of professional experience

• Run day-to-day SSRL operations and manage multiple teams working in the lab
• Manage purchasing, financial, and personnel activities with decision-making authority.
• Ensure lab members are properly trained, ESD, cleanroom, building access, working with interns, etc.
• Assure safety protocols and other regulatory factors are written, up to date, and in compliance with the laboratory.
• Lead lab/group meetings to review findings, discuss research aims, develop skills, and provide overall direction.

• Co-author publications and may co-present results with Principal Investigator at meetings and/or conferences.
• Assist the director in new satellite mission proposal development and report building
• Communicate all outcomes of the research with PI, in presentations, as well as contribute to writing publications and grant.
• Co-teach a small section of a CubeSat course
• Communicate research updates with NASA Centers and funding agencies regularly

• Manage and maintain SSRL data and personnel data
• Coordinate data acquisition and screening and verify the data.
• Conduct analysis of data, interpret and implement research methodology based on outcome of analysis.
• Oversee lab data management and evaluation

• Supervise, assist, and collaborate with students, post-docs, and faculty in the design and testing operations of new missions.
• Establish daily laboratory priorities and assign jobs to lab members.
• Ensure all assigned functions are aimed towards a common research goal.
• Manage project timelines to ensure goals and milestones are met.

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the lab and projects and may supervise exempt and non-exempt research and support personnel.
• Working closely with the sponsors and vendors to ensure tasks are completed on time
• Provide expertise to further the department's instructional and research goals.
• Develop short-term and long-term plans to track project goals, budgetary issues such as lab purchases and salary costs, and time management of personnel and equipment.
• Assist in grant and manuscript preparation, oversee ordering and budgets.

• Meeting with student team leads at least once a week and other student members periodically assign them tasks and supervise the hands-on exercises;
• Monitor lab recruitment every Fall and Spring semester
• Recruit and supervise interns, CURO students, and YoungDawgs
• Ensure lab members are properly trained, ESD, cleanroom, building access, working with interns, etc.
• Act as the immediate supervisor to all students employed by the lab
• Recommend pay rates and subsequent adjustments;
• Ensure employees are trained in job responsibilities and provide for ongoing development;
• Manage the performance review process and address performance deficiencies and disciplinary issues as needed;
• Set work schedules and approve leave requests, etc.
• Work closely with the vendors to negotiate price and schedule

• Develop, design, and conduct one or more small or moderately complex research projects or experiments in line with the plan, review progress, and evaluate results.
• Operate with considerable latitude in unreviewed actions or decisions.
• Act as liaison with Co-PIs in other departments, divisions, or organizations.
• Develop protocol and criteria; supervise students in developing testing and evaluation procedures.
• Formulate research methods and suggest options for improving quality, identify potential problems, recommend and implement solutions, and collaborate in the development of new techniques.

• Develop training programs and train users in equipment operation and laboratory techniques, explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, operations, limitations, and outcomes.
• Identify and prioritize education and development programs that benefit the lab and maintain up-to-date skills for lab personnel.

• Other duties as assigned by management to meet business needs