Temporary Lab Manager – Vertex Applied Innovation Hub The Temporary Lab Manager provides interim operational support for the laboratories and technical spaces within Florida Tech’s Vertex Applied Innovation Hub. This position helps ensure labs remain safe, organized, operational, and accessible to faculty, students, industry partners, and other authorized users during the recruitment of a permanent Lab Manager. Key Responsibilities Support day-to-day operations of Vertex laboratories, equipment, and technical workspaces. Coordinate lab and equipment access for faculty, students, staff, and industry partners. Maintain safe and organized laboratory environments and reinforce established safety procedures. Assist users with equipment setup, basic operation, and troubleshooting within the individual’s area of expertise. Monitor equipment condition, maintenance needs, consumables, and laboratory supplies. Coordinate with university Facilities, IT, EHS, vendors, and technical personnel as needed to address operational issues. Maintain basic equipment, usage, safety, and maintenance documentation. Support tours, demonstrations, industry projects, and other Vertex activities requiring laboratory access. Escalate equipment, safety, facility, or technical issues requiring specialized expertise. Required Qualifications Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, manufacturing, laboratory sciences, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant technical experience may be considered. Experience working in a laboratory, engineering, manufacturing, prototyping, or similar technical environment. Demonstrated ability to safely operate, maintain, or support technical equipment. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and interact professionally with faculty, students, vendors, and industry partners. Ability to follow and reinforce established laboratory safety requirements and operating procedures. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, materials testing, prototyping, machining, electronics, or related engineering equipment is preferred. Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email [email protected], or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100. Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations. Florida Tech’s 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities. The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information. You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Official Transcripts Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). We are an E-verify employer The premier private technological university in the Southeast, Florida Tech is a Tier 1 Best National University (U.S. News & World Report) and a Top Technical Institute (Fiske Guide to Colleges), as well as a Best Value University (Forbes) and a top 100 global university for graduate employability (GEURS). Florida Tech is known worldwide for its strengths in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, aviation, autism treatment, biomedical science, cybersecurity and machine-learning, and marine science. It offers more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computing, aeronautics, business, psychology and the liberal arts. The university is located in the dynamic and innovative city of Melbourne in the heart of the “Space Coast,” where students have been watching rocket launches from campus since the dawn of the Space Race. Learn how Florida Tech is making history and shaping the future at floridatech.edu. Find stories about our relentless pursuit of greatness at floridatech.edu/news.

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