Laboratory Manager, School of Engineering, Comp...

Professional and Clerical

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Locations:

Bristol, RI

Posted:

Feb 25, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Regular Ref. No.:1435 Position 

ID:

197512

About Roger Williams University:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand. Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation. To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit .

Job Description:

The Laboratory Manager of the School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management serves as the responsible administrator for the operation, maintenance, and continued development of the educational laboratories supporting the School's engineering, construction management, and computer science programs. The Laboratory Manager oversees all laboratory equipment associated with civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as, construction related disciplines. Major specific areas of responsibilities of this position include working cooperatively with faculty and students, training and supervising student assistants and student laboratory technicians in proper laboratory operation and safety practices. The Laboratory Manager must possess a familiarization with computer technology, especially as it relates to instrumentation and measurement of laboratory projects. The Laboratory Manager will assist faculty members, as needed, with the conduct of laboratories. Laboratory Administration The Laboratory Manager will manage and administer all processes, activities and planning associated with the School's Laboratories.

Specific administrative responsibilities include:

organizing and supervising all day-to-day operations within the laboratories according to established department standards, supervising work study students, assigning tasks and ensuring performance, inventorying, ordering and receiving laboratory equipment and supplies, conferring with faculty on equipment needs and translating these needs into submittal of capital requests and operating expenses, working effectively with other academic units and administrative offices to facilitate outside attendees utilization of laboratory facilities, ensuring a professional, safe and accountable operational climate and, recommending, planning, programming and coordinating the execution of the above functions in accordance with established school goals and objectives. Capital Equipment Planning Implementation The Laboratory Manager will: submit capital equipment budgetary requirements as requested by faculty, consolidate, review, and recommend laboratory equipment purchase over one year and, prepare and recommend the laboratory operating budget. Supplies Procurement/Control The Laboratory Manager will maintain equipment inventory, research material and equipment supplies through various vendors, and receive and arrange for equipment delivery set-up and operation. Laboratory Safety Planning The Laboratory Manager has responsibility for the safe operation of individuals working in the laboratories. To that end, the Laboratory Manager will establish and implement guidelines and policies to ensure faculty and students with a safe environment in which to work. The Laboratory Manager will publish and revise, on a regular basis, a laboratory safety and guideline booklet and provide instruction and explanation of same. The Laboratory Manager will also maintain equipment and ensure that any deficiencies are immediately corrected to prevent unsafe situations. Student Projects and Research The Laboratory Manager will: provide space requirements for projects and research, participate in and collaborate with students involved in design projects, recommend and purchase equipment and materials for student projects and, establish outreach to organizations for contributions or donations for materials in support of student projects. Outreach and External The Laboratory Manager will work with the Department of Conferences to provide utilization of laboratory facilities and materials to external organizations, such as the Johns Hopkins Program (Center for Talented Youth), during the summer months. He/she may periodically meet with prospective students and families, giving tours of building and laboratories and providing general information on program requirements. The Laboratory Manager will also work with the Dean and Associate Dean to implement school programs and activities for Open House and Accepted Student Days. He/she will assist with obtaining materials and meeting faculty requirements for the Design Showcase.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related discipline and four years experience in an engineering environment. The ability to work closely with others in an appropriate and professional manner is a must. Preferred Qualifications Four or more years experience in an academic environment working with assorted laboratory equipment for engineering related courses. At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.