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Laboratory Officer-Physics |
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Non Faculty Vacancies |
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College
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Sciences
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Department
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Applied Physics & Astronomy |
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Job Purpose
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الإشراف على مرافق المختبر وصيانتها وتحسينها ودعم مستخدميها من أعضاء هيئة التدريس والطلبة، بالإضافة إلى القيام باختبار أمن مرافق المختبرات وضمان عمل المرافق والمواد والمعدات بشكل جيد.
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Main accountabilities & expectations
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- Prepare experiments for lab sessions and participate in the application and development of these experiments with faculty members while ensuring all safety requirements are implemented at all times.
- Prepare the lab beforehand for weekly lab lectures as well as support faculty members in developing new experiments and student projects to support student development.
- Provide technical support to lab users and assist in lab hardware/software usage as well as the use of the various labs facilities and devices.
- Maintain and update laboratory inventory by ordering laboratory equipment and consumables as per required specifications.
- Manage and supervise lab facilities by making sure that the equipment and machines are in good working order and recommends improvements as appropriate to maintain standards of accuracy and reliability.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and update laboratory software and demonstrate how to use them.
- Store, maintain and use radiation sources and radiation equipment safely for experiments.
- Ensure and reinforce follow through of safety standards and protocols in the laboratory, and implement safety training for both faculty and students.
- Participate in improving existing laboratory facilities and in preparing future laboratory facilities for the college/department, as well as manage lab equipment and supplies to ensure the lab is fully operational.
- Coordinate with the college/department administration in arranging appropriate schedules in order to conduct weekly classes.
- Oversee the cleanliness and tidiness of the Laboratory at all times.
- Participate in invigilating student examinations, co-instructing practical sessions, and help mark exams when required.
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Required Skills
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- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
- Good laboratory management including knowledge of basic lab principles and applications as well as methods, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of operating the required software/hardware
- Able to understand the meaning of common error messages and explain them to users in simple language.
- Ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks and produce reports under strict guidelines.
- High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance
- Use technical knowledge to help and assist users overcome any difficulties.
- Flexibility and ability to function effectively as part of a team.
Excellent proficiency in MS office applications.
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Desirable Requirements
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- Minimum of bachelor's degree in Applied Physics, Astronomy or any similar discipline.
- 2-4 years of UAE experience in similar role preferably in higher education institutions.
- Priority is to UAE Nationals.
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Job Location
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University of Sharjah (Main) |
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Job Criteria
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Gender |
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Qualification |
Bachelor's degree/higher diploma |
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Relevant Experience |
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Living In UAE |
Yes |
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Nationality |
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