| The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering discovers and teaches solutions for the sustainable use of renewable resources and the enhancement of the environment. We are seeking a professional to work with our students, faculty, and staff. The person in this position will support the instruction of engineering laboratory experiments, maintain teaching and research equipment, prepare and order laboratory supplies, and provide additional support to the department. We foster a warm and welcoming environment, valuing the unique perspectives that every individual contributes to our mission. Responsibilities
75% Teaching Lab Coordination
â— Provide technical support for Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering undergraduate engineering lab courses. Classes include topics such as fluid mechanics, instrumentation and process control, biomass conversion processes, properties of materials, process engineering, and etc.
â— Assist the course instructors with the design, development, and implementation of lab exercises
â— Work closely with faculty and instructors to assure safe and responsible use of facilities and equipment, and to assure proper preparation for lab classes and clean-up after each class
â— Assist students with data analysis during class; assist with evaluating student work and assignment grading
â— Evaluate equipment use, procedures, and supplies for improvement and efficiency of labs, suggest alternative teaching methods and materials in consultation with instructors
â— Keep lab/class manuals and lab setup instructions up-to-date and available in close collaboration with instructors
â— Keep inventories of equipment and supplies to assure uninterrupted availability of general class materials
â— Maintain records of all expenditures for each laboratory class, including supplies, student support, and equipment maintenance and repair
â— Coordinate with accounting team for payments, billing and financial reporting
â— Ensure that all lab equipment is functioning properly and ready for use prior to
the start of each semester
â— Work with vendors and Universityâ™s facilities management (FM) in repairing,
troubleshooting, and maintaining the safe operation of lab equipment; order
parts, supplies, and new equipment as necessary
â— Ensure safe operation of the lab equipment and conduct of lab exercises; coordinate with the Universityâ™s Department of Environmental Health and Safety
(DEHS) if necessary
â— Identify opportunities for the continuous improvement of laboratory and general safety in the BBE Department
10% Assist faculty with research related equipment needs and support
15% Departmental Support
â— Oversight of department-owned vehicles (provide training guide and register new
â— users, maintain checkout logs, schedule service checkups, and repairs)
â— Assist with departmental events
â— Identify and respond to technical and facility issues in the departmental labs and buildings |