"Industry Lab Coordinator"

Job Details

Industry Lab Coordinator

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department

Advanced Manufacturing Institute

Position Summary

This is an externally funded three-year contract position (with the possibility of renewal). Primary duties include working with students out of the laboratories in the MSU Denver Aerospace and Engineering Sciences building. The coordinator will work with existing coordinators from industrial design, advanced manufacturing sciences, and engineering and engineering technology to navigate space, equipment, materials, and student work time. The coordinator will focus on project development and design work for industry or contract projects. In addition, this person will prepare students for industry positions by providing lab courses that provide hands-on experience with various types of mechanical equipment. In doing so, the coordinator will provide safety training and make sure that safety standards are maintained at all times.

This person will report to Mark Yoss, Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute, with regard to keeping records of all projects, costing out each project, making sure that students are trained, and deadlines are met. A semester report of all projects and outcomes will be due at the end of each academic semester.

Responsibilities

• 70% - Work on industry contracts and projects. The coordinator will supervise students working on specific manufacturing projects for industry partners. This includes developing a work and supply plan for each project and making sure materials are requested and paid for in a timely manner. Students will need to be trained on each project and coordination with existing lab coordinators is necessary to make sure that space is used in an efficient and collaborative manner.
• 20% - Teach lab classes (one per semester) specific to industry manufacturing projects and prepare students for industry jobs. In this capacity, the coordinator will provide a training to a variety of students to focus on the proper use of lab equipment. In doing so, the coordinator will work with existing lab coordinators to offer courses that will meet the needs of industry and prepare students for the workforce.
• 10% - Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• At least three years of experience in manufacturing or tested industry experience
• Basic understanding of additive 3D printing and/or CNC machine operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related STEM field
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Hands on experience with inspection (quality assurance) equipment, such as coordinate measurement machines and optical comparators
• Experience using CAD applications, such as SolidWorks
• Intermediate to extensive experience with additive 3D printing, CNC machine setup and programming, manual mill-lathe, and inspection/test equipment experience
• Teaching experience at the college level
• Training experience in the machining or academic industry
• Five or more years of experience in the machining industry

Salary for Announcement

The full salary range for this position is $54,900 - $82,400.

Schedule Information

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Exempt
• Days of Week: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Evenings and Weekend Work: As needed
• Schedule: Primarily in person, on campus position with occasional remote work schedule
• Travel: For conferences only

Instructions to Apply

Please apply by visiting our career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers, and searching for JR104110. For full consideration, please submit the following documents: Resume, Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position. 3 professional references will be required of the finalist; at least one reference provided must be a supervisor (either current or former). Priority Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received through Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs.