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Research Operations Manager

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$78,210 - $80,000

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jul 28, 2026

Research Operations Manager

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest