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CognitiveScienceLabManager
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“Cognitive Science Lab Manager. Skills: Laboratory operations, Research support, Program support. Support daily operation of teaching laboratories. Coordinate equipment, supplies, software, and materials”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot; Resolve problems
Lift up to 30 lbs, Travel between campus buildings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BA or BSc in Cognitive Science or related field, Prior research experience in Cognitive Science, Meet deadlines
Nice to Have
Experience with electrophysiology, Experience with eye-tracking, Experience with online data collection, Experience with auditory processing, Experience with computer model testing, Demonstrated experience supporting laboratory operations, Prior supervisory experience, Student employee management experience
What You'll Do.
Support daily operation of teaching laboratories
Coordinate distribution of equipment
Oversee course preparation areas
Oversee equipment storage
Organize and reset teaching laboratories
Maintain teaching laboratory supplies
Ensure readiness of teaching spaces
Oversee IRB approvals/renewals
Assist faculty in training students on research software
Assist students in programming experiments
Assist faculty in training students on data analysis
Assist faculty and students in participant recruitment
Assist faculty and students in scheduling
Assist faculty and students in managing online data
Manage software license renewals
Manage software updates
Coordinate inventory of laboratory equipment
Coordinate maintenance of laboratory equipment
Coordinate repair of laboratory equipment
Coordinate replacement of laboratory equipment
Assist faculty with selection of laboratory equipment
Assist faculty with procurement of laboratory equipment
Assist faculty with funding requests for laboratory equipment
Facilitate laboratory safety programs
Maintain laboratory cleaning protocols
Maintain equipment cleaning protocols
Maintain laboratory safety protocols
Maintain equipment safety protocols
Ensure compliance with university regulations
Ensure compliance with federal regulations
Ensure compliance with state regulations
Ensure compliance with institutional regulations
Provide communication support to program
Provide event planning support to program
Provide other support to program
Maintain program website
Serve as backup for departmental staff
Participate in institutional service activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional departments; Faculty, staff, students; Facilities staff; Outside vendors; Dean's office staff
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** _***A resume and cover letter are required in order to be considered for this position. Finalists may be asked to provide the names and contact information for two professional references. Those references may be contacted and invited to submit letters of recommendation as part of the later stages of the selection process.***_ **POSITION SUMMARY:** The Laboratory Manager provides comprehensive operational, technical, and software support for teaching and research laboratories to support student training and engagement in Cognitive Science across interdisciplinary departments. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for supporting teaching and student-engaged research laboratories, coordinating laboratory equipment maintenance and procurement, ordering and maintaining research supplies, and ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal safety and regulatory requirements. The Laboratory Manager collaborates closely with faculty, staff, students, Facilities, and external vendors to ensure laboratories are safe, functional, and well-equipped. The Laboratory Manager also provides assistance to the Cognitive Science Interdisciplinary Program coordinator to support program function, cohesion, and growth. **JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:** _Teaching and Research Laboratory Preparation and Support_ * Support the daily operation of teaching laboratories by coordinating equipment, supplies, software, and materials. * Coordinate distribution of equipment to teaching spaces and oversee course preparation areas and equipment storage. * Organize and reset teaching laboratories prior to each academic semester. * Maintain teaching laboratory supplies and ensure readiness of teaching spaces. * Oversee IRB approvals/renewals across labs. * Assist faculty in training students on research-related software and programing. * Assist students in programming experiments in diverse platforms such as E-Prime, Inquisit, Superlab, Qualtrics, and Experiment Builder.
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