Salary/Position Classification

• $52,000+ dependent on experience Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The RIAS Lab Manager will manage the daily operation of the RIAS Human Factors Lab. This involves the day-to-day operations, participating in research (in-lab and in-field), collaborative partner with RIAS leadership and primary point of contact for vendors. The mission of the RIAS Human Factors Lab is to reduce barriers in the cycle of research for graduate and undergraduate students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily Lab Management and Oversight
  • Lab team organization and leadership.
  • Supervision of RIAS Human Factors lab staff.
  • Ensure equipment readiness and manage the deployment of equipment to and from the field.
  • Principle point of contact for all vendors with equipment located in or supporting the lab and its research.
  • Design, implement, and oversee the laboratory’s quality management program. 
• Laboratory Equipment Management
  • Exploration of new technologies to support human factor research associated with RIAS mission.
  • Subject matter expert on the installation, use, and maintenance of network and systems (e.g. TAK network) and of all lab equipment for data gathering (e.g. from human subjects).
  • Train users in the correct use of equipment.
  • Ensure industry standards and safety regulations. 
• Reporting
  • Development of laboratory status reports (i.e. Annual, monthly, quarterly).
  • Management of equipment availability
  • Development of useful life, replacement, maintenance schedules 

Required Competencies

• Proficient with Office 365 applications
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, teamwork, written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to perform without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy office setting.
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of clients.
• Proven ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to lead.
• Demonstrated time management acumen.
• Strives for continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field science, including psychology and human behavior sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics or other relevant degree field of study.
• 1-year supervisory experience.
• Experience with basic information technology (IT) capabilities, such as networking (wired and wireless), data management, data transfer, power supply, asset upgrades, connectivity, data safeguarding, information security, troubleshooting.
• Export Control Compliance:
  This position requires compliance with U.S. government export control laws and regulations. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Person” (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b (a)(3)). UND will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. Information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws and will be used in compliance with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in relevant field of study
• 1 year experience in human factors psychology lab setting
• 2+ years supervisory experience
• Experience with the following research equipment: eye tracking systems (worn, screen based, vehicle mounted; EEG systems; data analysis software (e.g. Tobii Pro Lab, iMotions)
• Experience with Team Awareness Kit (TAK) and the establishment and maintenance of a TAK network
• Experience with Live, Virtual, and Constructive research environments

To Apply

To be considered for the RIAS Lab Manager, submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet each of the minimum requirements, required competencies, and any preferred qualifications you may have.