Prototype Fabrication and Lab Manager

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Position Information

Working Title

Prototype Fabrication and Lab Manager

Department

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering-1058

Requisition Number

S_260645

Posting Open Date

08/11/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/19/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a dynamic, research-driven community advancing innovations across biomolecular engineering, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and molecular medicine. Students, staff, and faculty collaborate on cutting-edge, grant-funded research that addresses critical challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and advanced materials.

• Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers to conceptualize, design, fabricate, and refine custom experimental apparatus that support novel research projects, where commercially available equipment may not exist.
• Assist with the design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment and devices.
• Ensure that the teaching and research labs in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering meet the needs of the department, faculty, staff, and students.
• Coordinate with Environmental Health and Safety and OSHA to ensure compliance with all safety requirements and eliminate safety hazards.

In the UNL system, this position is categorized as a Lab Mechanic.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Robust retirement plans with university match

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

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• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or a related technical field plus one (1) year of technical experience using common machine shop and fabrication tools such as mills, lathes, drills, saws, grinders, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments;
  OR
• High school diploma or equivalent plus three (3) years of technical experience using common machine shop and fabrication tools such as mills, lathes, drills, saws, grinders, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments. Equivalent experience/education considered.
• Knowledge of equipment and machine maintenance and the design and fabrication of devices or equipment.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

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