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Title: School of Health Sciences Lab Manager

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: School of Health Sciences

Position Summary

The School of Health Sciences Lab Manager supports the educational and research missions of the Departments of Physical Therapy Education, Nursing, and Physician Assistant Studies. This person is responsible for managing and maintaining clinical skills and research lab spaces, ensuring they are safe, functional, and equipped to meet the needs of faculty and students. The Lab Manager collaborates across departments to support innovative teaching, learning, and research initiatives while promoting operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
This position requires a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented professional capable of balancing diverse priorities across multiple departments in a dynamic academic environment.
Scope: Oversight and management of all clinical labs and research labs in the Gerald L. Francis Center excluding the Interprofessional Simulation Center, Anatomical Gift Program and Anatomy Lab.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree – Field of study: Health Sciences, Science, Laboratory Science, or a related field (e.g., biomechanics, biological, biomedical, or occupational safety).

Minimum 1 year relevant work experience with:
• Experience maintaining equipment, and ensuring laboratories run efficiently in a high-demand, multitasking environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical, operational, or logistical issues.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, local environmental laws, and relevant safety standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Board certification in a recognized professional health and safety discipline such as industrial hygiene (CIH) or safety professional (CSP).
Valid driver's license, and meet the insurability requirements to drive on behalf of the University

Job Duties

• Safety, Training, and Compliance
  • Promote and enforce compliance with all safety protocols, including OSHA and institutional guidelines.
  • Conduct regular inspections of labs to ensure they are clean, safe, and in working order.
  • Provide safety training for faculty, students, and staff using the lab facilities.
  • Serve as a resource for faculty and students, providing guidance on proper use of lab equipment and materials.
• Lab Operations Management
  • Oversee the daily operations of clinical skills labs and research lab spaces across the School of Health Sciences.
  • Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders on developing the expectations and process for maintaining clean and organized lab spaces. Oversee the established processes. -Example: Manage Linens in the Francis Center including ensuring that all used towels and linens are located for pick-up the night before the scheduled date.
  • Ensure all relevant SHS clinical and research lab policies and procedures are reviewed and updated annually.
  • Coordinate the scheduling, setting up, and breakdown of spaces for classes and research activities.
• Equipment, Space and Technology Maintenance
  • Maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies, ensuring timely ordering and replacement to meet educational and research needs.
  • Ensure that all lab equipment, including medical devices, and research instruments, is properly maintained and calibrated.
  • Support Units in ordering lab supplies and new equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with lab equipment and coordinate vendor support or repair as needed.
  • Ensure that all lab spaces are regularly kept in a “ready for use” state.
• Collaboration and Support
  • Collaborate with faculty from the Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Physician Assistant Studies departments to align lab resources with curriculum needs.
  • Assist in the implementation of innovative teaching and research activities in lab spaces.
  • Provide technical and logistical support for faculty-led research projects and student capstone experiences.
  • Stay current on advancements in clinical and research technologies.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other related duties as assigned to support the mission and needs of the school.
• Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.