• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000

Position Summary

The Laboratory and Technology Programs  Manager at the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Columbia University is responsible for the management of the Biomedical Engineering Department Teaching Laboratories, as well as the shared department equipment and laboratory operations tasks. The position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration and works in close cooperation with, and is under operational supervision of, the lead faculty of the Teaching Lab.

Responsibilities

• (50%)Teaching Laboratory Programs & Instructional Support:

  Support faculty and teaching staff in the implementation of teaching lab and design course activities

  Assist in preparing, setting up, and breaking down laboratory sessions

  Provide hands-on support to students with equipment use, prototyping, and basic fabrication techniques

  Assist with Senior Design projects by providing technical guidance and logistical coordination

  Maintain inventory, order supplies, and ensure lab readiness for instructional use

  Help ensure instructional spaces are operational and aligned with course needs

• (20%) Laboratory Operations & Management:

  Manage day-to-day operations of the teaching laboratory and machine shop

  Assist with scheduling, equipment usage, and general lab coordination

  Help maintain equipment and coordinate routine servicing and repairs

  Follow established procedures for lab operations and safety compliance

• (15%) Student Support/Shared Equipment & Research Laboratory Support:

  Provide guidance to student workers and students in lab settings

  Assist in training students on basic equipment and lab protocols

  Support oversight of student activities to ensure safe and effective lab use

• (10%) Shared Equipment & Research Support:

  Assist in maintaining and tracking shared equipment usage

  Provide  technical support to faculty, researchers, and students

  Support equipment training and troubleshooting under guidance

  Assist with tracking expenses and maintaining records

• (5%) Administrative & Compliance Support:

  Assist with purchasing, recordkeeping, and documentation related to lab operations

  Support compliance with university policies and safety procedures

  Help coordinate lab access and respond to routine operational requests

  Coordinate departmental compliance with EPA, OSHA, and University EH&S requirements

  Serve as departmental EH&S liaison

  Support laboratory inspections, documentation, and safety training

  Serve as departmental liaison for space requests from central, SPA/SPF, compliance, and Dean?s Office

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree and/or equivalent experience required
• At least two to four years of related experience.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills, teamwork and communication skills, ability to teach/work with students.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Innovative and a self-starter.
•  Experience in managing a lab in a relevant technology area; Knowledge of and experience in machine shop operations.
• Working knowledge of confocal imaging/instrumentation
• Skilled in the proper handling of biological explants, animal and human cells, and electromechanical devices, or the ability to acquire such skills rapidly on the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in biomedical engineering or related engineering discipline.  PhD additionally preferred.

• Some teaching experience (teaching assistant experience included)

• Understanding of basic financial and budgeting processes

• Experience in coordinating activities in a lab in higher education, supervising and providing educational support to students

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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