Laboratory Director

K-State Olathe is looking for a well-qualified individual to lead the LEAPS core facility operations by managing an advanced analytical laboratory, developing client-focused testing and research solutions, and supporting education, collaboration, and future staff growth at K-State Olathe. The Laboratory for Experimental Analytics & Platform Systems (LEAPS) is a newly established core facility at Kansas State University Olathe campus designed to support applied research, industry collaboration, and workforce development through chemical analytical science.

LEAPS will provide access to advanced analytical platforms and scientific expertise for academic researchers, industry partners, and other clients seeking solutions in a variety of fields.

In this role, the LEAPS Director will build the LEAPS facility and then provide scientific, operational, and instructional leadership at K-State Olathe. This staff position will promote and advance the mission, goals, and objectives of the LEAPS program by developing laboratory capabilities, supporting applied research and technical service activities, strengthening partnerships with academic and industry clients, and expanding opportunities for workforce development in analytical science.

The position manages day-to-day laboratory operations; ensures compliance with safety, quality, and documentation standards; supports installation, operation, and troubleshooting of scientific instrumentation; collaborates with academic and industry clients on fee-for-service testing, method development, and applied research projects; and has the opportunity to contribute to workforce development through technical education and training in analytical chemistry.

K-State Olathe is looking for a well-qualified individual to lead the LEAPS core facility operations by managing an advanced analytical laboratory, developing client-focused testing and research solutions, and supporting education, collaboration, and future staff growth at K-State Olathe. The Laboratory for Experimental Analytics & Platform Systems (LEAPS) is a newly established core facility at Kansas State University Olathe campus designed to support applied research, industry collaboration, and workforce development through chemical analytical science.

LEAPS will provide access to advanced analytical platforms and scientific expertise for academic researchers, industry partners, and other clients seeking solutions in a variety of fields.

In this role, the LEAPS Director will build the LEAPS facility and then provide scientific, operational, and instructional leadership at K-State Olathe. This staff position will promote and advance the mission, goals, and objectives of the LEAPS program by developing laboratory capabilities, supporting applied research and technical service activities, strengthening partnerships with academic and industry clients, and expanding opportunities for workforce development in analytical science.

The position manages day-to-day laboratory operations; ensures compliance with safety, quality, and documentation standards; supports installation, operation, and troubleshooting of scientific instrumentation; collaborates with academic and industry clients on fee-for-service testing, method development, and applied research projects; and has the opportunity to contribute to workforce development through technical education and training in analytical chemistry.

Kansas State University Olathe, founded in 2011, is the newest campus in the K-State system and serves Johnson County and the Greater Kansas City region. As a partner in the Johnson County Education and Research Triangle, the campus supports higher education through a unique local investment. K-State Olathe focuses on industry-ready education, professional development, applied research, and regional workforce needs, with programs and partnerships in areas such as food science, animal health, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, community health, and food as medicine.

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