Job Profile:

Lab and Research Specialist 3

Job Family:

Lab and Research Support

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$77,300.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Provides technical lab support by performing moderate to complex lab and research-related tasks to ensure accurate research results that can expand on the knowledge of the field of study. Responsible for following lab safety standards.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range:

$51,500 to $77,300

The Polytechnic School (TPS), located at the ASU Polytechnic campus in Mesa, is nationally recognized for hands-on learning, project-based curricula, applied research, and industry engagement. TPS is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator, Sr. to manage the Innovation Hub, a modern, project-focused engineering shop that supports instructional labs, student projects, applied research, and student organizations.

This position reports to the TPS Manager of Infrastructure and Lab Operations and oversees day to day operations, equipment readiness, safety, training, and technical support. The Innovation Hub is planned for a major redesign and expansion in 2026, and this role will contribute ideas for modern equipment, workflow improvements, and operational planning.

Essential Duties:

Daily Operations and Technical Support

• Manage day-to-day operations of TPS simulation laboratories, including oversight of all activity, equipment readiness, and user support.
• Supervise the safe and proper use of simulation devices and related systems.
• Serve as the lead expert for the laboratory's equipment, software, tools, and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware and software issues; coordinate with manufacturers and vendors for service and repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, testing, and detailed record keeping.
• Ensure simulation systems meet applicable instructional, technical, or regulatory standards (including FAA-related requirements, if applicable).

Instructional and Student Support

• Train, guide, and support students and student apprentices in safe and effective use of simulator equipment and systems.
• Partner with faculty to support simulation-based learning and project objectives.
• Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the work of student apprentices.
• Create training media, SOPs, and documentation for laboratory and equipment use.
• Support coordination between TPS instructors, industry partners, and the FAA, as appropriate.

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain a safe working environment that meets ASU, TPS, and FSE safety expectations.
• Enforce safety practices, equipment standards, and proper operating procedures.
• Maintain safety documentation, manuals, required records, and signage.
• Coordinate safety and compliance matters with the TPS Manager of Infrastructure and Lab Operations and FSE Safety staff.

Equipment, Inventory, and Facilities Coordination

• Conduct preventative maintenance and readiness checks to ensure constant simulator functionality.

• Procure supplies, replacement parts, and necessary components; work directly with vendors for product information and pricing.
• Keep simulation labs organized, functional, and visitor ready. Work with TPS leadership and FSE Facilities on planning, upgrades, and redesign of simulation spaces, including future expansions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of professional flight training and air traffic control simulators

• Demonstrated experience managing complex simulation environments supporting aviation, robotics, transportation, VR/AR, or similar technical domains.

• Advanced technical expertise in simulation hardware, software platforms, networking, and integrated systems troubleshooting.

• Proven ability to independently lead preventative maintenance, calibration, testing, and documentation programs for mission-critical simulation systems.

• Experience supporting systems subject to external standards or regulatory requirements, including FAA or industry-equivalent frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve multi-layer system failures involving hardware, software, networking, and data integration.

• Experience designing or maintaining high-availability or redundancy strategies to minimize simulation downtime.

• Strong background developing technical documentation, SOPs, validation protocols, or compliance records for simulation environments.

• Experience training and supervising student employees or technical staff in simulation-based instructional or research settings.

• Ability to lead root cause analysis for recurring system issues and implement long-term corrective actions.

• Experience collaborating with industry partners, vendors, or external stakeholders to support simulation operations, upgrades, or modernization efforts.

Working Environment:

• Controlled Lab Environment which may require personal protective equipment.

Department Statement:

At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, we are delivering a world-class learning experience for our students and advancing research and innovation — all at scale. The Fulton Schools research enterprise leads use-inspired research and key national initiatives, including the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, accelerating microelectronics and workforce development for the Department of Defense. We also lead the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon Clean Energy Manufacturing Institute, supported by the Department of Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen manufacturing. As the lead institution for the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency, we enhance homeland security operations through advanced tools and technologies. Additionally, we lead an NSF Engineering Research Center developing sustainable civil infrastructure and partner with another ERC advancing clean water technology.

The Fulton Schools hosts numerous research centers that leverage faculty expertise to drive engineering innovation and entrepreneurship across four interdisciplinary impact areas: Climate Technology Solutions, Competitive Manufacturing in an Advanced Economy, National and Economic Security, and Technology-Enhanced Health and Medicine. Our faculty are achieving excellence at scale, positioning the Fulton Schools among the nation's top engineering colleges for invention disclosures, U.S. patents, and startups.

We are an engineering school on the rise at the nation's most innovative university, situated in the heart of its fastest-growing metropolitan area. The breadth of our faculty's research interests and interdisciplinary approach, along with over 50 graduate and 27 undergraduate degree programs, creates a strong foundation for collaboration and the advancement of ideas that contribute to a more sustainable and livable global future.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

● Cultivate excellence.

● Deliver innovation that matters.

● Encourage bold thinking.

● Foster a community of learning and collaboration.

● Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit  

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Polytechnic

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

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• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

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