Clean Room Manager at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Clean Room Manager Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 290867 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 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 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.Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Leads the setup and commissioning of the cleanroom, including infrastructure planning, equipment installation, and procedural development2. Develops and enforces cleanroom safety protocols, contamination control procedures, and regulatory compliance standards3. Oversees scheduling and access management to ensure equitable and efficient use of the facility4. Provides strategic leadership and technical guidance to faculty, staff, and students using the cleanroom5. Serves as the primary liaison with Environmental Health and Safety and other regulatory bodies6. Manages vendor relationships for equipment servicing, calibration, and maintenance7. Maintains accurate documentation of cleanroom usage, safety audits, and operational metrics8. Monitors inventory and coordinate procurement of supplies and consumables9. Generates performance reports and usage analytics to inform decision-making and resource allocation10. Supports complex research projects requiring customized cleanroom solutions11. Remains on-call for emergency response and critical system failures12.Coordinates infrastructure changes involving utilities (e.g., power, water) related to cleanroom operations Required Qualifications Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.Required ExperienceFive (5) years of experience managing Clean Room operations, laboratory environments, or similar facilities.Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred QualificationsCertification in lab safety (Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer or Associate Safety Professional or equivalent)Certification in Facilities Management (CFM) or related credentialsCertification in Lab Management from an accredited organization (ASTM, ALMA, or equivalent)Familiarity with local building codes, OSHA regulations, and safety protocolsPreferred Educational QualificationsAn advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related fieldPreferred ExperienceExperience with budgeting and financial managementExpertise in cleanroom standardsProposed Salary The midpoint of the salary range is $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIESAble to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlinesKNOWLEDGEFamiliarity with Clean Room equipment and protocols, as well as current safety and regulatory requirementsExperience in coordinating with external vendors for maintenance and service requirementsSKILLSExcellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skillsProficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)Strong attention to detail and follow-up skillsStrong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquetteUSG 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, [email protected] 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 timeBackground Check Credit ReportStandard EnhancedEducationPer 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 screeningresults 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