Main duties and responsibilities
As Head of Laboratory Ken is responsible for managing the operation of NTNU’s cleanroom facilities and its supporting infrastructure. Ken works closely together with and reports to the Director of NTNU NanoLab. Responsibilities include:
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Work management and coordination of a team of 22 engineers, PhD duty workers and student assistants
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Service management to ensure top quality service to all users of NTNU NanoLab
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Further development of administrative and infrastructure related routines, to ensure an efficient and safe work environment
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Development of price policy and coordination of invoicing routines with the finance department
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Contribute to development and implementation of the long-term investment plan
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Coordination of user training and cleanroom activities
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Communication with NTNU campus service and external vendors for service and maintenance of the infrastructure
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Representation of NTNU NanoLab at national and international networking meetings
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Coordination of investments, tender processes and major rebuilds of the cleanroom
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HSE coordinator
Futhermore, Ken has a MSc in nanotechnology. He has experience from offshore oil and gas as a Field Engineer in Adu Dhabi, UAE and Takoradi, Ghana. He used to be the responsible for the Characterization Area before he was given the role as Lab Manager.
