Gulf University Hiring for Lab/Studio Assistant Job at Manama Full Time

Responsibilities:
3.1 Lab/Studio Assistant shall:
a) plan and manage the day to day operation of lab/studio.
b) assist senior lab/studio staff (i.e relevant faculty members) during lab
experiments and/or studio work and demonstrations.
c) Prepare
d) instructions and materials used for lab experiments and/or studio work.
e) keep detailed records of all machines, equipment, tools, software,
materials and consumables within the lab/studio.
f) organize and maintain lab/studio storage, material samples and specimens.
g) advise students on health and safety issues within the lab/studio area.
h) ensure that health and safety procedures are adhered by all students and
staff members within the lab/studio.
i) provide support to students for using software, tools and equipment
available at the lab/studio.
j) assist students while working at the lab/studio to ensure that work is
carried out in a safe manner and environment.
k) maintain accident record.
l) plan and supervise maintenance of all equipment within the lab/studio.
m) ensure cleaning and manage minor adjustments and repairs of machines
and equipment to ensure smooth operation within the lab/studio.
n) plan expected future demand within lab/studio area.
o) review own training needs regularly to maintain professional expertise.
p) carry-out Ad hoc duties requested by Head of Department and/or Dean.
4. Requirements:
In principle, Lab/Studio Assistant shall be with good professional experience in
lab/studio environment. Gulf University recognizes the following qualifications
for the Lab/Studio Assistant:
a) hold Bachelor degree in engineering and/or interior design disciplines (for
Engineering labs/studios) and/or IT (for computer labs) recognized by the
Ministry of Education in Kingdom of Bahrain,.
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b) minimum 1 year work in labs and/or studios at post-secondary educational
institutions or industry.
c) good knowledge and experience in software relevant to labs and/or studio.
d) good administrative, guiding, problem-solving and systematic decision making
skills.
e) good interpersonal and communication skills.
f) ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff and
students.
g) ability to deal effectively with stress and to adapt to new and changing
circumstances.
Furthermore, it is desirable that Lab/Studio Assistant:
h) has knowledge and interest in the art and creative industries.
i) is knowledgeable in the use of computer aided manufacturing equipment
with range of materials such as metals, plastics and wood.
j) is able to carry-out any other reasonable task or duty within technical
competency, as necessary.
5. Nomination and Appointment:
Lab/Studio Assistant shall be nominated by Head of Department in consultation
with Dean of College, and shall be appointed in accordance with GU Recruitment
Procedures.
6. Terms of Office:
The terms of office for the Lab/Studio Assistant shall be one year renewable.
7. Confidentiality:
Lab/Studio Assistant shall not reveal any confidential information related to Gulf
University unless authorized by University Management. Lab/Studio Assistant
shall sign the “Confidentiality Statement” when appointed.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manama: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)