Research Operations Manager

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Time Limited - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number 004497 NC Salary Grade Equivalency MH19 Classification Title Research Operations Manager - Advanced Working Title Research Operations Manager Salary Range $78,210 - $80,000 Anticipate Hiring Range $78,210 - $80,000 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department College of Engineering (Col) Work Unit Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science Work Schedule

Machine shop operating hours for students are

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Mechanical Engineering Department is hiring two positions for the two work schedules below:

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Monday - Friday

or

3:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Monday - Friday and 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday

Primary Purpose of Position

This position serves as a Research Operations Manager - with responsibility for the oversight and maintenance of safe operations within the Mechanical Engineering machine shop. Work responsibilities include student supervision, training, and assistance, as well as all appropriate or necessary equipment maintenance, modernization, and upgrades. May also provide support and guidance to students and faculty on projects. Maintains environmental safety and regulatory compliance with all Federal, State, and University guidelines and standards.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of general research experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Essential Job Duties

Work requires knowledge of machine shop operation, instructional concepts, practices and procedures, shop operations, regulatory requirements, and safety/

The range of duties includes, but is not limited to:

• Support research / instructional laboratory and shop operations by managing equipment used by faculty in the mechanical engineering department for their research/instruction laboratory demonstrations.
• Facility planning and maintenance.
• Inventory control, purchasing, and management of laboratory equipment.
• Maintaining environmental safety and regulatory compliance with the university, including EH&S compliance.
• Operation any and all research equipment and machines designed or procured.
• Advise student competition teams by teaching proper design and manufacturing techniques using software and current industry methods.

Other Work Responsibilities Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Experience working in engineering/technology/applied physical sciences will be preferred.
• Familiar with metal fabrication, milling, and lathes
• Experience organizing and maintaining safety/environmental safety and health records for labs, including MSDS, chemical inventory, JSA's, training records, and EH&S documents of safe practices.
• Familiarity with supervising or training students preferred
• Technical training and work experience

Necessary Licenses or Certifications Work Location Duke Centennial Hall Posting date 07/27/2026 Closing date 08/04/2026 Proposed Hire Date 09/01/2026 Contact Information Special Notes to Applicants

• This posting will be used to fill two positions, 004497 & 004498.
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the

finalist.

• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UNC Charlotte Website

• HERC Job Board

• Inside Higher Education

• Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)

• Another Website

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Other

• Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of general research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience? All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Yes, a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of general research experience

• Yes, an associate's degree and four (4) years of general research experience

• Yes, a high school diploma/GED and and six (6) years of general research experience

• No

• • Do you have experience working in engineering/technology/applied physical sciences? Please explain.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience with metal fabrication, milling, and lathes.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience with metal fabrication, milling, and lathes.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you familiar with supervising or training students or new employees? Please describe your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe any technical training you have had in addition to work experience.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest