Clean Room Manager

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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.

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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.

Leads the strategic development and operational launch of the university’s cleanroom facility. Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive operating procedures, safety protocols, and compliance standards aligned with institutional and regulatory requirements. Serves as a central point of coordination for interdisciplinary research, vendor partnerships, and long-term facility sustainability, setting the standard for cleanroom operations on campus.

• Leads the setup and commissioning of the cleanroom, including infrastructure planning, equipment installation, and procedural development.
• Develops and enforces cleanroom safety protocols, contamination control procedures, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Oversees scheduling and access management to ensure equitable and efficient use of the facility.
• Provides strategic leadership and technical guidance to faculty, staff, and students using the cleanroom.
• Serves as the primary liaison with Environmental Health and Safety and other regulatory bodies.
• Manages vendor relationships for equipment servicing, calibration, and maintenance.
• Maintains accurate documentation of cleanroom usage, safety audits, and operational metrics.
• Monitors inventory and coordinates procurement of supplies and consumables.
• Generates performance reports and usage analytics to inform decision‑making and resource allocation.
• Supports complex research projects requiring customized cleanroom solutions.
• Remains on‑call for emergency response and critical system failures.
• Coordinates infrastructure changes involving utilities (e.g., power, water) related to cleanroom operations.

• Educational Requirements:
  
  Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Required Experience:
  
  Five (5) years of experience managing Clean Room operations, laboratory environments, or similar facilities.

• 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.
• Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management.
• Expertise in cleanroom standards.

The midpoint of the salary range is $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Clean Room equipment and protocols, and current…