Research Facility Manager

Research Facility Manager University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $47,278 - $78,000 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Management Laboratory equipment maintenance Faculty collaboration Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mid-level System maintenance Supervising experience Master of Science Personnel management in education Laboratory staff supervision Teaching engineering Teaching Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Research Facility Manager Requisition Number RE54156 Working Title Department Name 8H700:

Mechanical Engineering Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 45 Salary Range $47,278-78,000/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements - Sitting for long periods of time.- Standing for extended periods of time . Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Shift M-F days Job Summary This position supports the hands-on portions of instruction in the Department with a focus on the aerospace engineering laboratories and hands-on/experiential learning. However, the position also includes support for the mechanical engineering curriculum. This includes being responsible for maintenance of undergraduate experimental labs; training teaching assistants for these labs; assisting students in the lab sections; and coordination with the faculty instructors. The position will maintain the hardware and software for these undergraduate labs. This position will also assist with capstone design projects as needed. Engineering licensure or work toward completing engineering licensure is desired. Direct supervision of teaching assistants is needed.

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/ Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Preference for degree in Engineering Deadline to Apply 05/14/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.