Job Details

Clean Room Manager

Position Number: 6197782
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Clean Room Manager

Job ID: 285066
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall management and operation of the Clean Room. Oversees scheduling usage, daily operations, ensuring the safe use of equipment, and coordinating maintenance with vendors. Ensures that all activities in the Clean Room comply with safety standards and cleanliness protocols, while maintaining effective communication with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
1. Manages the scheduling of Clean Room access for various teams, ensuring optimal use of resources and avoiding conflicts
2. Communicates effectively with teams to maintain a clear and efficient usage schedule
3. Monitors and manages Clean Room capacity to ensure compliance with usage limits
4. Collaborates closely with researchers and leads complex projects requiring customized solutions within the research core
5. Supervises Clean Room activities and ensures that operational protocols are followed
6. Provides training and guidance to users on proper Clean Room procedures and protocols
7. Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for scheduled tasks
8. Ensures all equipment and processes in the Clean Room are operated in accordance with safety and regulatory standards
9. Implements and monitors safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment
10. Conducts regular inspections and audits of the Clean Room to ensure cleanliness and compliance with standards
11. Manages vendor relationships, ensuring timely response and service for all Clean Room equipment
12. Maintains accurate logs of Clean Room usage, maintenance activities, and safety checks
13. Generates reports on Clean Room performance, usage trends, and compliance for internal review

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience managing Clean Room operations, laboratory environments, or similar facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certification in lab safety (Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer or Associate Safety Professional or equivalent)
Certification in Facilities Management (CFM) or related credentials
Certification in Lab Management from an accredited organization (ASTM, ALMA, or equivalent)
Familiarity with local building codes, OSHA regulations, and safety protocols

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience with budgeting and financial management

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Familiarity with Clean Room equipment and protocols, as well as current safety and regulatory requirements
Experience in coordinating with external vendors for maintenance and service requirements

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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