POSITION TITLE: Laboratory Manager - College of Orthotics & Prosthetics

DEPARTMENT: College of Orthotics & Prosthetics SITE: SEM

SALARY SCHEDULE: Administrative & Professional - GRADE: A

BASIC FUNCTION:

The laboratory manager, under the direction of the dean, will assist the college's orthotic and prosthetic faculty in developing, implementing and executing the laboratory portion of the orthotic and prosthetic educational curriculum. Lab manger will be responsible for maintaining supplies and equipment for the orthotic and prosthetic laboratories.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the faculty in the development, implementation and instruction of orthotic and prosthetic labs.
• Maintain open laboratory hours for students to work.
• Assist the students in the development of effective fabrication skills and safe laboratory habits.
• Develop, implement and oversee laboratory operation and compliance with safety procedures.
• Develop, Implement and oversee checkout and check-in procedures for each laboratory session for use of laboratory equipment and materials for laboratory classes.
• Management of the procurement process. Including maintaining budget records and purchase orders, preparing purchase orders and receiving reports when ordering materials, etc.
• Maintains records of supplies, materials and equipment. Control, coordinates and maintains laboratory and media equipment to meet instructional requirements. Maintain keys for lockers, Maintains inventory of chemicals, equipment, etc. Prepares reports, statistics and other information relating to the operation of the laboratory.
• Works with facilities to :
  • Develop, implement and oversee scheduled routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and tools.
  • Develop, implement and oversee daily organization and cleaning of the laboratory.
• Generate reports related to laboratory operations and assessments as needed.
• Assist adjunct instructors in program needs and learning materials.
• Performs related duties as required.

ABC Registered Technician Prosthetic Orthotic or Certified Prosthetic Orthotist or Licensed Prosthetic Orthotist.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Five (5) years experience in the field of O&P. Three (3) years supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of orthotic fabrication processes. Knowledge of prosthetic fabrication processes. Knowledge of CAD/CAM fabrication processes. Knowledge of Windows Office software.