Laboratory Manager: Department of Applied Engineering - UTK.

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The Role:This role manages experiential learning laboratories for applied engineering, mechanical and aerospace engineering, and engineering fundamentals at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
The Person:The person will oversee and maintain experiential laboratories, develop laboratory exercises and courses with instructional faculty, manage supplies and equipment, and enforce laboratory safety compliance.
Requirements:The position requires laboratory management, safety compliance, OSHA requirements, inventory of laboratory supplies, equipment maintenance, and record keeping.

About the role

The Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a Lab Manager position. This position serves the Applied Engineering (AppE), Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) departments, and Engineering Fundamentals (EF) Program by developing and supporting the experiential learning labs. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing and maintaining the experiential laboratories, working with instructional faculty on enhancing student educational experiences through new laboratory exercises and/or courses, managing inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment maintenance, and is the primary responsible party to develop, support, and enforce safety compliance in AppE, MAE, and EF laboratory spaces. Safety compliance includes providing guidance to faculty and interface with university organizations on safety, training, OSHA requirements, etc., ensuring compliance with proper safety procedures, protocols, and record keeping requirements, and ensuring proper disposal of laboratory materials and hazardous waste while working with Environmental Health and Safety.

The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

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Published July 16, 2026

Location Knoxville, TN

Category None

Job Type Full-Time

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