Lab Assistant - UAE National, Innovation Lab

Amazon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lab Coordinator for Low Cost Process Automation projects. This role involves admin work for the lab, managing purchase orders, and leading a team. The ideal candidate is a UAE national with strong troubleshooting skills and project management experience. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions in automation and make an impact in a customer-centric environment.

Qualifications

• UAE National with Family Book.
• Highly self-motivated and customer-centric.
• Basic understanding of automation mechanical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Admin work for the lab and logistical support for projects.
• Raising and managing purchase orders.
• Lead technicians and manage vendor relations.

Skills

Troubleshooting under high pressure

Communication in English

Project management

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Vendor management

Education

STEM/MBA candidate

Job description

Overview

We are the Innovation Lab team working on Low Cost Process Automation for AMET region and beyond. Our portfolio includes: Low Cost Automation Projects; Lab testi ngs for Ops SafetyErgoACES MHEs; Package quality Testings.

Responsibilities

• Admin work for the lab, including internal lab testings (Ops SafetyErgoACES MHEs, package quality testing) and providing logistical support for projects.
• Raising and managing purchase orders; managing the lab ticket queue; managing project updates.
• Projects administration; physical testing of new equipment; connecting with new vendors to build MENAs own vendor base.
• Lab coordinator for internal or external visits.
• Lead other technicians, project team members; design solutions for challenging problems; manage outside vendors; be on call for emergencies to handle multiple projects and daily activities and meet tight timelines.

Qualifications

• UAE National with Family Book.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot under high pressure.
• Ability to communicate (written & verbal) in English.
• Ability to work shifts as and when required.
• STEM/MBA candidate.
• Ability to manage, lead and influence others on the team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Experience of multi-vendor management.
• Highly self-motivated and customer-centric.
• Project management experience.
• Basic understanding of automation mechanical aspects.
• Lean manufacturing experience.

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