Lab Assistant - Faculty of Applied Media

Higher Colleges of Technology; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Colleges of Technology is seeking an Applied Media Lab Assistant to support faculty and students in the Applied Media program. The role involves maintaining laboratories and workshops, installing and troubleshooting equipment, and providing AV support for college events.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in broadcasting/media production, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and professional development in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma holders with 3+ years hands-on experience in broadcasting/media production or education facilities.
• Bachelor degree holders with 2 years similar experience.
• Experience with AV equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated understanding of broadcasting networks and AV systems.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to integrate technology in workshop environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to engage in professional development and adapt to evolving needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate Applied Media labs and workshops.
• Install, demonstrate, maintain and troubleshoot technical equipment.
• Collaborate with lab instructor, faculty and students in the lab.
• Provide audiovisual support and oversee the AV control room at events.
• Ensure laboratory health and safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Safety compliance

Interpersonal skills

Professional development

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Audio Visual Equipment

Broadcasting networks

Post-production systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Applied Media Lab Assistant supports faculty and students within the Applied Media program by maintaining the college s laboratories and workshops. The incumbent s scope of work includes the installation, demonstration, maintenance and trouble-shooting of technical equipment and facilities. This is a hands‑on role which will have the lab instructor working closely with faculty and students with the laboratory. The Applied Media lab assistant may also provide audio visual support and oversee the AV control room at college events.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Benefit details will be provided to short listed candidates

HADEF Program is designed to develop UAE National candidate s teaching skills and experience

Requirements

• Diploma holders should have a minimum 3 year of relevant hands‑on experience in broadcasting, media production, or an education facility focused on production.
• Bachelor holders are required to have 2 years of similar experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of broadcasting networks and previous experience in AV areas
• Experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting audio visual and post‑production systems and equipment
• Practical workshop skills as evident by knowledge of technical instruments, software, workshop tools and other technical equipment
• Experience in the acquisition and maintenance of standard Applied Media equipment and tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory health and safety protocol
• 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
• 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
• Previous teaching assistant experience is desirable