Job Description

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a Lab Specialist in the above-mentioned area. The objective of the job and partial list of the tasks and responsibilities of the job are  Prepare all materials (lab equipment, consumable, and etc) for laboratory sessions.  Research, prepare tender materials, order, and setup/coordinate commission of new equipment.  Setup, maintaining, and calibrate equipment according to vendor’s or international standard  Ensure proper operation of all equipment operate by performing preventive, and corrective maintenance.  Plan, order, and keep track of consumables.  Assist faculty, and students in courses relevant to the laboratory.  Serve as academic advisor to students.  Develop, and update Health and Safety (HS) procedures for all laboratories to meet university’s HS standards.  Enforce university’s HS standards for all activities related to the laboratories.  Monitor and maintain an organized, clean and safe working environment in lab and ensures compliance with work legal, health and safety standards.  Enforce laboratory safety regulations.  Prepare, explain and perform practical experiments to students in courses related to the lab.  Preparing laboratory manuals and standard laboratory procedures under faculty supervision.  Setup equipment for each laboratory session in coordination with laboratory instructor.  Supervise and assist students working in projects such as, but are not limited to, GPs, SUREs, and etc.  Monitor, and control access to and use of all departmental laboratories and equipment.  Train researchers, faculties, and those approved by the department to use machines, instruments and equipment.  Provide technical support for students and researchers in designing and manufacturing for course and research projects.  Conduct Safety Induction for first-time users of various Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department laboratories.  Purchase all lab needs and coordinate for spare parts or maintenance needs with the equipment supplier.  Proctor Undergraduate level and Graduate level examinations.  Advise students on their study plans using Degree Works.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related area.

Preferred Qualification

Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related field.

Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.

30/04/2025