Laboratory Assistant – Health Sciences

Job Objective

The Health Sciences Laboratory Assistant supports faculty and students, within one or more Health Sciences program areas, by maintaining the College's laboratories and workshops installation, demonstration, and trouble-shooting of equipment and facilities. This is a hands-on role which in which the incumbent need to work closely with faculty and students in laboratories and sim labs. The Laboratory Assistant sets up the lab in preparation for experiments, and maintain supplies and documentations.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Role

• Familiar with overall HCT strategy and the functional objectives relevant to scope of work.
• Communication with colleagues, faculty and supervisors to support the alignment between individual work and activities and overall program goals and objectives.
• Follow and adhere to the practices and approaches developed to protect and restore the HCT resources and business continuation in times of any major changes’ crisis.
• Adjust and adapt best to the changing environment to be progressive and flexible.

Operational Role

• Maintains a schedule of preventative maintenance for all equipment and keeps adequate manuals and maintenance logs for equipment and parts.
• Demonstrate the use of resources, tools and equipment within the laboratory.
• Maintains consumable materials store and ensures adequate inventory levels for all supplies.
• Maintains systems and procedures to track borrowed equipment and tools.
• Observes and reinforces safety and housekeeping procedures and protocols within the laboratory.
• Contributes to the development of the HCT by observing and implementing college and system-wide policies and procedures, and by participating in extra-curricular activities and community events.
• Travels to other HCT colleges to attend meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
  Develops an awareness of and respect for the customs and cultures of HCT students and employees.
• Aids staff in the purchasing procedures with regards of equipment, tools and equipment.
• Coordinates with other Health Sciences programs.
• Follows through the financial aspects with the HS Resources Person and the finance department concerning purchases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Leadership Role

• A demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities in order to develop and improve new and current skills and to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization.
• Provides on-the-job task training within scope of work.
• Takes the time to clearly respond to questions and guides employees and students within area of expertise.
• Creates a positive atmosphere to encourage student success.
• Identifies development opportunities for others.
• Contributes in an effective and efficient manner to the development of UAE Nationals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with industrial experience, in a relevant health science laboratory.
• Membership to a relevant professional association is desirable.
• Training certificates or diplomas in health sciences laboratory practices is desirable.
• First Aid qualification is desirable.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 year of experience in a role related to setup and maintenance of laboratories is required.
• Knowledge of instruments and products, relevant equipment and devices used within the laboratory, and other tools and consumables.
• Strong installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols.
• A high degree of computer literacy and demonstrated ability to integrate technology in the workplace.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated competency to interact with people at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a high paced environment and to manage workload while working to meet deadlines within a busy and demanding environment.
• A demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities to develop and improve new and current skills, and to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization.