Lab Manager, Department of Physical Sciences, Daytona Beach Campus
embryriddle · Daytona Beach, FL ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Management
Job Description
The Opportunity
The Department of Physical Sciences at the Daytona Beach Campus seeks applicants for the position of Lab Manager. This position provides essential support to the department in the maintenance, use, and development of its teaching and research laboratory equipment. This individual is responsible for ensuring the smooth function of the department's teaching labs and assists both faculty and students in the development and implementation of new research capabilities.
Responsibilities include:
Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory equipment and electronics (oscilloscopes, power supplies, optics, detectors, vacuum systems, instrumentation, etc.).
Supporting faculty and staff in developing, setting up, and adapting experiments for teaching and research.
Overseeing laboratory safety procedures in collaboration with faculty and the university’s safety office.
Coordinating with vendors for service and procurement of parts and supplies.
Providing technical training and guidance for faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and students as needed.
Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace
As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university.
For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery.
As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.
Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
- Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
- Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
- Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Qualifications
Required Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering physics, physics, engineering, electronics technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated hands-on skills in electronics troubleshooting, instrumentation, and laboratory hardware maintenance.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Application process/requirements
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311334. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Cover letter
Full Resume
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
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