Lab Engineer for Research & Teaching Support (Dubai)

Heriot-Watt University; Dubai; On-site; AED 174,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is seeking a Laboratory Engineer to maintain laboratory equipment, support teaching and research, and ensure safe, compliant lab operations on the Dubai Campus.

The role requires a BEng (Honours) or MSc in a relevant engineering field, plus experience with lab equipment installation and maintenance. Strong communication and a commitment to HWU values are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include a BEng (Hons) or MSc in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with lab equipment installation, maintenance and running.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to HWU values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper functioning, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and materials for experiments and research projects; monitor equipment databases.
• Implement and enforce health and safety protocols to ensure a safe lab environment.
• Provide technical assistance to students, researchers and faculty in experiments.
• Organise training sessions and workshops on lab techniques and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with researchers to design experiments and develop protocols.
• Support academic courses with hands-on demonstrations and practical sessions.
• Supervise and mentor students during lab sessions, ensuring safety and protocol adherence.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in laboratory operations.

Education

BEng (Honours) or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering or related field

Job description

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is seeking a Laboratory Engineer to maintain laboratory equipment, support teaching and research, and ensure safe, compliant lab operations on the Dubai Campus.

The role requires a BEng (Honours) or MSc in a relevant engineering field, plus experience with lab equipment installation and maintenance. Strong communication and a commitment to HWU values are essential.