A9 – Research and Teaching Assistant and Laboratory Supervisor in the Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
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Location: |
Manama – Bahrain | |
| Hours: | Full Time | |
| Category: | Administrative Job | |
| Code: | A9 |
Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.
Main Tasks & Duties
- Supervise the teaching of scientific subjects, laboratories and practical training.
- Participate in developing study plans and proposing their improvement; prepare, conduct, correct and provide control over exams; and evaluate student performance according to needs of the college.
- Participate in the committees, workshops and scientific activities of the college.
- Assist faculty members with research activities.
- Implement the applicable laws and regulations of the university.
- Conduct scientific research in his/her academic field.
- Perform any other duties assigned by his/her direct manager, providing that they do not conflict with the nature of his/her work.
- Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories
- Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials
- Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards
- Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities
- Manages equipment and materials inventories.
- Maintaining laboratory supplies- laboratory equipment, glassware and Chemicals.
- Determining chemical and equipment requirements, prepare purchase specifications and coordinate acquisitions.
- Physics and engineering principles, including electronics and material testing concepts.
- Subject matter related to engineering and physics courses taught at this college.
- Operational characteristics of apparatus, equipment and materials used in engineering and physics laboratories.
- Managing all chemical stock rooms in the department.
- Preparing reagents and supplies for chemistry laboratory courses.
- Participating in the design, development and testing of new experiments.
- Training and supervise other technicians.
- Participate in carrying out some field/ lab experiments of projects.
- Ensuring proper handling, storage and disposal of wastes and hazardous materials in accordance with safety and hygiene standards.
- Maintaining laboratory records and inventories
- Preparing and general maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical or in the same academic field in which he/she is working.
- Preferably with 2 years’ relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of the university’s academic management computer systems.
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern academic work in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- A good network of relationships at an academic level.
- A good command of Arabic and English (preferably both spoken and written).
Competencies
- Accuracy and organisation skills.
- Good time- and resource-management skills.
- The employee must comply with the dress code.
- Good communication skills, and the ability to deal with others with courtesy and tact.
- Accuracy, organisation, presence of mind and information provision.
- Good general knowledge in chemistry and engineering.
Applicants should send a full resume, supporting documentation and a covering letter outlining their suitability for the post to Human Resources Department by email to jobs@asu.edu.bh