Research Facility Manager

Job Title
Research Facility Manager

Requisition Number
RE54156

Working Title

Department Name
8H700:Mechanical Engineering

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MS

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

- Sitting for long periods of time.- Standing for extended periods of time .
- Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

M-F days

Job Summary

This position supports the hands-on portions of instruction in the Department with a focus on the aerospace engineering laboratories and hands-on/experiential learning. However, the position also includes support for the mechanical engineering curriculum. This includes being responsible for maintenance of undergraduate experimental labs; training teaching assistants for these labs; assisting students in the lab sections; and coordination with the faculty instructors. The position will maintain the hardware and software for these undergraduate labs. This position will also assist with capstone design projects as needed. Engineering licensure or work toward completing engineering licensure is desired. Direct supervision of teaching assistants is needed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preference for degree in Engineering

Deadline to Apply
05/14/2026

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