Laboratory Technician-Mechanical Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY The Laboratory Technician supports the teaching and research activities of the School of Engineering and Science by ensuring laboratories are safe, well maintained, and fully operational. The role involves preparing laboratory setups, maintaining equipment, supporting practical classes, enforcing health and safety standards, and providing technical assistance to academic staff and students. This is a hands‑on student‑facing role critical to delivering high‑quality laboratory learning experiences.

Core Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations

• Prepare laboratories for practical classes, demonstrations, and assessments
• Set up, test, and dismantle laboratory equipment and experiments as per academic requirements
• Provide in‑class technical support during laboratory sessions
• Ensure laboratories are clean, organized, and ready for use at all times

Equipment

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubl...