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The College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) seeks applicants for a Lab Technician IV within the CADC Research Office. This position oversees shop operations in the CADC’s Research Shop to support specialized equipment and users.
The CADC Research Shop supports faculty and student research, teaching, and learning initiatives focused on mass timber, coastal resilience, and product prototyping. This position delivers specialized technical support by maintaining, scheduling, and operating advanced equipment while providing independent oversight of shop operations. Key responsibilities include facility management, safety program administration, and the development and implementation of procedures that advance the shop’s research and instructional objectives.
This is a part-time position, funded by external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance. It is expected but not guaranteed that additional external funding will be available to renew the position in future years.
About the CADC
The CADC comprises three schools: the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture; the McWhorter School of Building Science; and the School of Industrial and Graphic Design. Together, these academic units represent a broad and interconnected range of disciplines – offering nationally and internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs in architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, environmental design, graphic design, industrial design, and building construction. While distinct in focus, the schools share a culture of inquiry, making, and public engagement that encourages collaboration, influence, and innovation across fields.
Responsibilities:- Oversees operation, maintenance and training relative to the specialized equipment utilized in the Research Shop, including a cold-set Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) press, woodworking equipment utilized to prepare materials for the press, maintenance of an Emriver Em4 Stream Table, and large format 3-D printing equipment.
- Maintains experiments, lab classroom set-ups, and lab projects and services.
- Maintains supplies, equipment and facilities used in conjunction with research activities.
- Assists others by providing expertise and advice concerning Research Shop operation and safety.
- Collect and analyze data and perform observations for analysis.
- Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment in support of research activities.
- Coordinates the availability, use, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, materials, and/or key inventories.
- Trains faculty, staff, and students involved in research projects in the operation of equipment and technical procedures related to equipment within the lab.
- Coordinate stakeholder needs across research, instructional, and outreach activites, ensuring responsive service and effective faculty access.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, vendor relationships, service contracts, and technical troubleshooting to ensure operational reliability.
- Coordinate with industry and/or other university researchers and provide input on experimental designs and practical implications of research results.
- May assist in the writing of research papers and statements of funding in addition to collecting literature and record searches.
- Assist faculty in preparing/teaching/conducting laboratory courses and lecture demonstrations.
- May provide additional support to other departments and CADC schools.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 years of experience in research and/or lab equipment operations
Desired Qualifications:
A high level of technical judgment, equipment knowledge, and the ability to independently manage complex machinery essential to the Research Shop’s instructional and research mission.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance, identify system faults, and ensure safe, reliable operation of equipment within the Research Shop under varying use conditions.
- Job related licensure may be required for specific positions. Upon Hire Required
- Demonstrated expertise in press operations, including proficiency with press interfaces, operational modes, pressing force calibration, emergency shutdown mechanisms, and troubleshooting.
- Advanced technical judgement, comprehensive knowledge of shop equipment, and the ability to independently operate, monitor, and manage complex machinery.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose system faults, and ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of equipment under a variety of operating conditions.
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
The College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) seeks applicants for a Lab Technician IV within the CADC Research Office. This position oversees shop operations in the CADC’s Research Shop to support specialized equipment and users.
The CADC Research Shop supports faculty and student research, teaching, and learning initiatives focused on mass timber, coastal resilience, and product prototyping. This position delivers specialized technical support by maintaining, scheduling, and operating advanced equipment while providing independent oversight of shop operations. Key responsibilities include facility management, safety program administration, and the development and implementation of procedures that advance the shop’s research and instructional objectives.
This is a part-time position, funded by external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance. It is expected but not guaranteed that additional external funding will be available to renew the position in future years.
About the CADC
The CADC comprises three schools: the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture; the McWhorter School of Building Science; and the School of Industrial and Graphic Design. Together, these academic units represent a broad and interconnected range of disciplines – offering nationally and internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs in architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, environmental design, graphic design, industrial design, and building construction. While distinct in focus, the schools share a culture of inquiry, making, and public engagement that encourages collaboration, influence, and innovation across fields.
Responsibilities:- Oversees operation, maintenance and training relative to the specialized equipment utilized in the Research Shop, including a cold-set Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) press, woodworking equipment utilized to prepare materials for the press, maintenance of an Emriver Em4 Stream Table, and large format 3-D printing equipment.
- Maintains experiments, lab classroom set-ups, and lab projects and services.
- Maintains supplies, equipment and facilities used in conjunction with research activities.
- Assists others by providing expertise and advice concerning Research Shop operation and safety.
- Collect and analyze data and perform observations for analysis.
- Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment in support of research activities.
- Coordinates the availability, use, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, materials, and/or key inventories.
- Trains faculty, staff, and students involved in research projects in the operation of equipment and technical procedures related to equipment within the lab.
- Coordinate stakeholder needs across research, instructional, and outreach activites, ensuring responsive service and effective faculty access.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, vendor relationships, service contracts, and technical troubleshooting to ensure operational reliability.
- Coordinate with industry and/or other university researchers and provide input on experimental designs and practical implications of research results.
- May assist in the writing of research papers and statements of funding in addition to collecting literature and record searches.
- Assist faculty in preparing/teaching/conducting laboratory courses and lecture demonstrations.
- May provide additional support to other departments and CADC schools.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 years of experience in research and/or lab equipment operations
Desired Qualifications:
A high level of technical judgment, equipment knowledge, and the ability to independently manage complex machinery essential to the Research Shop’s instructional and research mission.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance, identify system faults, and ensure safe, reliable operation of equipment within the Research Shop under varying use conditions.
- Job related licensure may be required for specific positions. Upon Hire Required
- Demonstrated expertise in press operations, including proficiency with press interfaces, operational modes, pressing force calibration, emergency shutdown mechanisms, and troubleshooting.
- Advanced technical judgement, comprehensive knowledge of shop equipment, and the ability to independently operate, monitor, and manage complex machinery.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose system faults, and ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of equipment under a variety of operating conditions.
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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Senior Level Lab Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level lab instructor job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have led lab courses independently, developed or revised curriculum, and mentored junior instructors or teaching assistants. A strong portfolio of student outcomes, evidence of cross-departmental collaboration, and experience managing lab safety compliance all carry weight. Presenting yourself as someone who owns the lab program, not just delivers it, is what separates senior candidates from mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level lab instructors?
Companies hiring senior level lab instructors right now include Quest Diagnostics, DaVita, and Gensler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring typically comes from universities, community colleges, research institutions, and corporate training or life sciences organizations that need instructors who can lead programs, not just staff them.
Are there remote senior level lab instructor jobs?
Yes, though availability depends on the discipline. About 33% of senior level lab instructor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles concentrated in fields where instruction, curriculum development, or training delivery can be conducted digitally. Wet lab and equipment-intensive roles remain largely on-site.
What makes a lab instructor role senior level?
Senior level lab instructor roles carry ownership over program outcomes rather than just individual class delivery. Expectations typically include leading curriculum development, setting instructional standards, overseeing junior instructors or teaching assistants, managing lab operations and safety protocols, and contributing to department or program planning. The defining difference is accountability for the lab program as a whole, not just the sessions you personally teach.
Which industries hire the most senior level lab instructors?
Senior Level lab instructor roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they require instructors who can build and sustain rigorous, compliance-aware lab environments and develop the next generation of practitioners or researchers within structured academic or professional training programs.