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Materials Lab Manager Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

... inspections of raw materials, in process batches, and finished goods. Accurately records ... Lab experience preferred - use of instruments to complete chemical and biological testing like pH ...

... inspections of raw materials, in process batches, and finished goods. Accurately records ... Lab experience preferred - use of instruments to complete chemical and biological testing like pH ...

... inspections of raw materials, in process batches, and finished goods. Accurately records ... Lab experience preferred - use of instruments to complete chemical and biological testing like pH ...

... inspections of raw materials, in process batches, and finished goods. Accurately records ... Lab experience preferred - use of instruments to complete chemical and biological testing like pH ...

Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements * Provide ... Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals ...

Fills out purchase orders and coordinate delivery of materials with project schedules. * Implements ... lab facilities, and quality communication. * Provides technical support for proposals, plants ...

Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements * Provide ... Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals ...

Micro Lab Assistant 1

Omaha, NE · On-site

$19.50/hr

Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements * Provide ... Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals ...

Micro Lab Tech (3rd shift)

Omaha, NE

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements * Provide ... Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals ...

Micro Lab Tech (2nd shift)

Omaha, NE

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements * Provide ... Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals ...

Micro Lab Tech (1st Shift)

Omaha, NE · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements * Provide ... Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals ...

Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements * Provide ... Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals ...

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What is the difference between Materials Lab Manager vs Materials Technician?

CriteriaMaterials Lab ManagerMaterials Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in materials science, engineering, or related field; often some management experienceAssociate's or bachelor's degree; technical training in materials testing
Work EnvironmentOversees laboratory operations, manages staff, and ensures compliancePerforms testing and analysis of materials under supervision
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, construction, aerospace industriesCommonly employed in labs for testing materials' properties

The Materials Lab Manager typically oversees laboratory operations, manages staff, and ensures quality standards, requiring more experience and management skills. In contrast, the Materials Technician focuses on conducting tests and analyzing materials, often with technical training. Both roles are essential in industries like manufacturing and construction, but the manager has broader responsibilities and leadership duties.

Instructional Support Specialist - Transportation - FT

Instructional Support Specialist - Transportation - FT

Southeast Community College

Lincoln, NE • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental

Posted 3 days ago

New


Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Instructional Support Specialist - Transportation - FT
Department
Transportation
Location
Lincoln
Job Category
Professional
Job Type
FT
Posting Number
02214
Position End Date
Position Summary Information
General Description of Position
Under the general direction and supervision of the Dean, this position combines instructional support, shop operations, and inventory/fleet coordination responsibilities across the Transportation Division. The Instructional Support Specialist supports faculty and instruction across multiple transportation-area classes by helping maintain a safe, organized, and effective hands-on learning environment. This full-time regular position assists students during lab activities, helps instructors manage live work and specialized projects, answers and triages questions in larger lab sections, and supports open lab and apprenticeship activities as needed. The role also coordinates operational needs for the transportation area, including parts and supply ordering, inventory support, and maintenance coordination for fleet vehicles, shop equipment, and instructional labs.
In collaboration with faculty, the Parts Store Manager, the Program Chair, and Physical Plant, this position helps ensure students, instructors, and labs have the materials, equipment, and support necessary for instruction. The position may also provide short-term lab coverage for instructors when needed. As an Instructional Support Specialist, the individual promotes the program and the College through professional interactions with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and community partners while supporting institutional policies, goals, and strategic plans. When instructional activities are reduced or not in session, this position will provide operational support to the Physical Plant team. Responsibilities would include fleet maintenance and other institutional maintenance projects as assigned.
Essential Functions
Primary Duties
  • Support faculty and instruction across multiple transportation-area classes during lab activities, open lab periods, and live work.
  • Aid student learning by answering questions and providing hands-on support during larger lab sections and specialized student projects.
  • Work with apprenticeship students and other learners in open lab settings to reinforce lab procedures, safety practices, and project completion.
  • Assist faculty with live work, shop organization, equipment readiness, and preparation of instructional materials and lab spaces.
  • Provide short-term substitute coverage in the lab when needed to maintain continuity of instruction and student supervision.
  • Order parts and supplies needed for transportation classes, live work, and instructional projects in coordination with faculty, the Parts Store Manager, and the Program Chair.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records for transportation-area parts, materials, tools, and supplies; monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment needs.
  • Organize and coordinate maintenance needs for SCC fleet vehicles, shop equipment, and instructional labs with instructors and Physical Plant as appropriate.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and fully functional transportation lab environment in compliance with program and College safety expectations.
  • Perform related duties and special projects assigned in support of transportation instruction and operations.

Shared Responsibilities
  • Interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and community partners in ways that promote a positive image of the program and the College.
  • Support SCC policies, goals, strategic plans, and established instructional and operational procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Promote a Culture of Belonging
Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.
Marginal Functions
  1. Process production releases in accordance with departmental procedures.
  2. Maintain accurate filing of invoices and departmental records.
  3. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including office and counter areas.
  4. Provide operational support within the Parts Store and lab.
  5. May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
  6. Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
  7. Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  1. Knowledge of transportation-related shop operations, instructional lab procedures, and safe practices associated with hands-on technical education environments.
  2. Ability to assist students and support faculty during lab activities, including troubleshooting routine questions, reinforcing safety expectations, and helping maintain workflow in busy lab settings.
  3. Knowledge of inventory control, parts ordering, supply coordination, and recordkeeping related to transportation labs, shop operations, and live work.
  4. Ability to coordinate maintenance and operational needs for fleet vehicles, shop equipment, and lab spaces with faculty, staff, vendors, and support departments.
  5. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing, in person, and by telephone with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  6. Proficiency in basic computer applications and the ability to learn software systems used for inventory, purchasing, maintenance coordination, and recordkeeping.
  7. Knowledge of applicable safety practices, hazard communication requirements, and safe operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in transportation instructional settings.
  8. Possession of a valid driver's license and willingness to operate vehicles and transport materials as needed in support of program operations.
  9. Ability to safely lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds and move tools, supplies, parts, and equipment as required.
  10. Ability to use basic computer skills.
  11. The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Associate degree in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Transportation Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
  2. Two (2) years of experience in transportation, automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, collision, or another closely related technical field.
  3. Demonstrated Experience supporting shop, lab, fleet, parts, inventory, or instructional operations in a transportation-related environment.
  4. Maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to qualify for auto insurance.
  5. Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

Desired Qualifications
  1. Experience working in a postsecondary instructional setting, technical training environment, or apprenticeship program.
  2. Experience with parts ordering, inventory systems, supply coordination, or shop operations in multiple areas of the transportation industry.
  3. Current ASE certification or other industry-recognized credential relevant to transportation programs.

Salary
$51,566 per year
Benefits
SCC BEN Dollars - Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee's paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College's contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan - Group Retirement Account (GRA).
Schedule
Normal working hours for this full-time regular position are scheduled between 7:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, requiring a minimum of a 40-hour work week, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.
Posting Detail Information
Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.
Open Date
07/13/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link
https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/12601