Clean Room Manager, Watson Lab and Learning Environments
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Budget Title: Instructional Support Specialist (SL-4)
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000
The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Clean Room Manager in the state-of-the-art Nanofabrication Laboratory, an educational facility that houses equipment for standard photolithography, thin film growth and characterization. Providing skilled, specialized assistance to faculty, staff and students, the Clean Room Manager plays a critical function in support of the College's educationally related programs or projects. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Ensure daily operation of all equipment in the clean room.
- Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for the clean room facilities and provide preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Trouble shoot and coordinate with technical services of tool vendors for equipment services and repair in the event of equipment malfunctions, minimizing the equipment downtime.
- Ensure the clean room facility complies with the safety standards, local environmental safety standards and appropriate quality assurance standards.
- Maintain data sheets with respect to hazardous materials and records of inspection and safety procedures.
- Compliance to clean room Class 1000 (ISO 6) standard with monitoring particles controls and positive air pressure.
- Train and supervise users of the clean room facility on protocols and safety.
- Serve as a lab instructor for "Introduction to Microfabrication" course to fabricate a thin film transistor in coordination with the course instructor and teaching assistant.
- Maintain usage record and assist the facilities manager in project and financial review meetings.
- Stay current with technology development and suggest purchase of new equipment, negotiate technical specifications and prices for new instrument purchases and supervise the Installation of the instruments.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.
- Work closely with the faculty to ensure the facility adequately supports the curricula of the college.
- Assist in procurement procedures and install needed equipment and supplies as required.
- Develop and conduct workshops on technical topics relevant to the College's educational mission.
- Initiate, propose, develop content or projects in keeping with the educational mission of the team/college.
Requirements:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- B.S. in physical sciences or engineering with 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- 5+ years of cleanroom operations and tool maintenance experience
- Relevant IT skills and experience of utilizing online laboratory and equipment management systems to deliver an efficient service
- Laboratory hazardous waste management experience
- Cultural competency; comfort working collegially with all constituents of the university's diverse community
- Ability to train and supervise others
- Excellent communication skills, the interpersonal ability to liaise effectively across faculty, students, contractors, and engineering and facilities personnel
- M.S./Ph.D. in related fields
- Experience managing a clean room
Additional Information:
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
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Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=171130
Deadline for Internal Applicants: January 24, 2024
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
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- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
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