The Core Lab Engineer is responsible for providing high-quality operational support in the University Research labs, performing a broad range of duties related to the day-to-day operations of relevant research laboratories, which includes equipment management, the maintenance of equipment, and research support facilities; the training of staff; the compliance of the lab with University\'s Environmental
Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and proper and safe use of equipment and materials.The Core Lab Engineer is to promote a culture of continuous improvement in order to ensure the shared laboratories continue to provide excellent levels of research user services.Operational ResponsibilitiesLaboratory Safety

• Drive practices and metrics, which ensure that the laboratories operate in compliance with all aspects
• of Khalifa University Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies.
• Assess and report safety hazards associated with maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure the safe and effective running of equipment.
• Laboratory Management
• Supervise the performance of routine and specialized technical procedures in assigned laboratories.
• Contribute for laboratory goals and operational procedures for quality, efficiency, and waste
• reduction.
• Ensure that the procedures and protocols required to operate all laboratory equipment are recorded
• and available to all users and staff
• Prepare daily operational log sheets, identify areas of analysis for repetitive equipment failures,
• Asses the need for replacements and establish replacement programs as necessary.

Technical Support

• Follow the work plan scheduled by the responsible faculty /PI and meet day-to-day short- and long-term objectives. Resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
• Write certification test plans, design assurance test plans, test procedures and formal test reports.
• Develop and write concise operational manuals and essential operational and safety procedures for
• equipment, instruments, and setups based on manufacturer operational manuals.
• Ensure Research lab equipment is operational to the maximum extent possible and improve
• operations through efficient use of existing equipment.
• Monitors functionality of new equipment to ensure compliance.
• Improves lab operations through efficient use of existing equipment.
• Coordinate the installation of new equipment and maintaining the inventory of all lab equipment.
• Design and fabricate systems for experimental purposes.

Resource Management

• Supervise the management of supply and parts inventory manage the inventory of commonly used
• lab supplies.
• Evaluate technical requirements and solicits bids from potential vendors for the purchase of lab
• equipment.
• Advise the faculty and researchers to purchase consumables and accessories for equipment.
• Prepare the list of required consumables, spares and tools required on site as well as participate in
• cleaning the instruments as required

Research Services

• Contribute to the continued innovation and development of the research program.
• Provide technical support to faculty members and students conducting research and participate in
• funded research projects.
• Compile and prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate
• recommendations or conclusions.
• Maintain liaison with investigators, research personnel and staff to solve specific operating problems
• and improve technical activities.
• Manage the technical aspects of the request for quotation with spare parts approved suppliers and
• vendors.

Others

• Adhere to the University\'s information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and
• report breaches or other security risks accordingly
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as
• and when needed
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Qualifications : A Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering in a related discipline.
• Expats: A minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

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