Job Summary:
The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the instructional laboratories in the department of Civil Engineering including facilities and day to day operations as well as the operation, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment. The position provides instruction on use of equipment to students, faculty and staff as well as works closely with faculty to provide technical, academic and administrative support for instructional laboratory courses. In addition, the Laboratory Supervisor will provide technical expertise to the Department of Civil of Engineering and the School of Engineering.
Who we are:
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ︎
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the instructional laboratories in the department of Civil Engineering including facilities and day to day operations as well as the operation, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment. The position provides instruction on use of equipment to students, faculty and staff as well as works closely with faculty to provide technical, academic and administrative support for instructional laboratory courses. In addition, the Laboratory Supervisor will provide technical expertise to the Department of Civil of Engineering and the School of Engineering.
Who we are:
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ︎
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in mechanical testing.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency with computer systems and a variety of software applications.
- Working knowledge of electronic data acquisition systems and servo-hydraulic control systems.
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