Microelectronics Laboratory Manager

Riverside Research Institute

  • Dayton, OH
  • $71,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Riverside Overview: Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview:Riverside Research is seeking a Laboratory Manager who has experience with managing a research facility. Provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems. A successful candidate for this position will support laboratory researchers in the development and characterization of microelectronics performance, experimental testing, and data analysis. Furthermore, the candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining laboratory safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and facilitating the documentation of technical solutions and services to ensure the efficiency of research operations. The Laboratory Manager will also manage laboratory spaces and work to keep equipment functional and well maintained, as well as order laboratory supplies and calibrations for instruments. Candidates for this position will have excellent planning skills, small project management experience, and strong verbal and written communication skills. This is a full-time position located at Wright-Patterson AFB. Responsibilities:
  • Ensures safety and effective operations of U.S. Government research laboratory facility
  • Identifies, reports, and drives coordination of facility operations safety and maintenance requirements with appropriate government agencies
  • Facilitates communication and coordination of facility operations with contract and government facility managers, security, IA/IT, researchers, Program Managers and Government leadership
  • Coordinates directly with government and contract researchers and other team members to identify technical solutions for Contract Acquired Procurement (CAP) supporting program research and facility requirements
  • Plans and manages facility tasks to successful outcomes while meeting requirements and deadlines
  • Leads, coordinates, and tracks Riverside CAP materials and equipment in support of research operations
  • Directly supports both U.S. Government customer and Riverside PM with receipt, tracking and delivery of CAP property to the US. Government; and assists the government customer with management of the equipment in the lab, including licensing, service contracts, and other lifecycle requirements
  • Manages maintenance, inventory, and calibration of electronic equipment necessary for lab operations
  • Develop status and progress reports for PM and government customers
  • Other duties as assigned by the Riverside Program Manager
Qualifications:Required Qualifications
  • Experience with managing a research laboratory or similar facility
  • Experience planning small projects and managing them to successful outcomes with minimal supervision
  • Familitary with test, measurement, and research equipment
  • Experience planning and facilitating meetings
  • Excellent organizational, planning, and communications skills
  • Physically capable of lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Work effectively and collaboratively in a matrixed, multi-discipline team environment
  • Experience delivering high-quality products with minimal direct supervision
  • Ability to consistenly demonstrate good judgement and pay attention to critical details
  • 5 years of experience in facility management and government CAP support
  • Active DoD Top Secret (TS) or equivalent US Government security clearance and ability to obtain/maintain all program clearances
  • Willingness to work in a secure US Government facility
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in technical or related discipline and 5 years of experience in facility management and CAP support
  • Familiar with Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) standards and management
  • Experience working in a microelectronics laboratory
  • Familiarity with US Government Safety program management
  • Experience working in a secure facility
Global Comp: $70,000 - $140,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors. Closing Statement: Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

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