Summary
American University of Bahrain is hiring a full-time Civil Engineering Lab Demonstrator in Riffa. The role supports laboratory sessions and civil engineering experiments, assists students and faculty, and maintains testing equipment, records, and laboratory operations. Duties include conducting standard materials tests, supporting surveying exercises, and enforcing safety procedures. A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
The posting
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The demonstrator will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance in laboratory environments. Your role will involve conducting experiments, tests, and analysis to support research and development, as well as assisting faculty, researchers, and students in various lab activities.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver engaging, hands-on laboratory sessions.
- Demonstrate civil engineering experiments, equipment use, and software applications.
- Support students during experiments, assisting with procedures, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
- Ensure laboratory activities align with course learning outcomes and faculty expectations.
- Oversee smooth daily operations of civil engineering laboratories, including scheduling and resource allocation.
- Prepare experimental setups, materials, and instruments ahead of each session.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient laboratory environment.
- Demonstrate the correct use of equipment, tools, and software related to civil engineering practices.
- Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot testing machines for soil, concrete, aggregates, and asphalt.
- Maintain accurate equipment logs, calibration records, and service documentation.
- Coordinate procurement, installation, servicing, and upgrades of laboratory equipment and software.
- Support in the procurement process, installation, servicing, and upgrades of laboratory equipment and software.
- Identifying materials needs, and creating equipment lists/specifications.
- Perform standard laboratory tests in accordance with ASTM, BS, and AASHTO methods.
- Assist with surveying field and lab exercises such as instrument setup, leveling, traversing, coordinate measurements, field data collection, and data processing using surveying software.
- Implement and enforce laboratory safety protocols, PPE usage, and emergency procedures.
- Deliver safety briefings and training for students before lab activities to familiarize students with safety measures, emergency procedures, and proper handling of materials.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Professional certification in a related field is desirable.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
Skills and Competencies Required:
- Knowledge of experimental techniques, testing methodologies, and data analysis
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in information technology.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to laboratory regulations and protocols.
- Ability to work independently and responsibly while managing numerous projects simultaneously.